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COUSHATTA, LA - Celebration of Life services for Bobby Douglas Spinks, 78, will be held 9:00 AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in the Centuries Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Grabanski of Magnolia Baptist Church and Rev. Tim Whatley officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Louisiana. The family will be receiving friends for visitation at Centuries from the hours of 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
Mr. Bobby Spinks was born December 28, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Ishmael Philemon and Levis Ruthy DuWayne McCain Spinks and was called to his heavenly resting place, June 13, 2011, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Spinks was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Coushatta, Louisiana. Mr. Bobby had a personal phrase that made him proud to share "I Know My Jesus". He fought the good fight, he was always a loving man whom never met a stranger and kept the faith. Radio operator Cpl Chief Spinks served his grateful nation by joining the United States Army where he received a Metal of Conduct and a Metal for Expert Marksmanship. Mr. Bobby was an Industrial Painter with Beaird Company where he retired following thirty-nine years of dedicated employment. He will be remembered and that kind gentleman that loved his Jesus and spread the enlightenment of their relationship.
Mr. Spinks was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Hazel Peckham, his second wife; Jean Cox Spinks, and several siblings. Left to cherish Mr. Bobby's memory and tell his stories will be his wife; Sandra Monroe Spinks, three daughters; Karen Jean "K.J." Whatley and husband Tim, Babbi Spinks, and Bonnie Johnson and husband Gary, two step-children; Sandra Diane Perkins, and Joseph Ray Phillips, six siblings; Deward Spinks and wife Dell , Elmo "Donny" Spinks, Virginia Spinks, Harvey "Ski" and wife Louise, Joyce Calhoun and husband Jerry, and Jane Dunn and husband Buddy, five grandchildren; Chad, Melanie, Robert "Bobby" File, Amanda File LaCombe, Matthew Moore, and eleven step-grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, along with many extended family members and many great friends.
Honoring Mr. Bobby Spinks as pallbearers will be Chad File, Bobby File, Chris Calhoun, Jason LaComb, David Spinks, John Wayne Peace and Bill Peace. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Moore, Austin Johnson, Ansley Johnson, Cody Reno, and Stephen Spinks.
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Conita Camp
June 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of uncle Bobby's passing. Sending prayers that God may hold you up and give you the strength to get through this sorrowful time. We love you guys and never forgot you even though it has been many years since we have seen one another. God Bless you all.
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June 15, 2011
So sorry to hear of your father's passing, Bonnie. Our prayers are with you as you go through this ordeal. Love, Aunt Donna and Uncle Eddie
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 14, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Bobby Douglas Spinks our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bobby. And to Bobby it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Army. Bobby, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bobby’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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