G.W. Spinks, 80, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Saturday, August 7, 2004, at his home.
Graveside services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Roy Conner officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening at Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald.
Mr. Spinks was born October 14, 1923, in Dodge County, Georgia, to the late William Benjamin Spinks and Dessa Olara Parker Spinks. He was a retired Boiler and Kiln Operator with Tollison Lumber Company. Of the Baptist faith, Mr. Spinks was a member of the Moose Lodge and County Landing Boat Club.
Mr. Spinks is survived by his wife: Myrtle Spinks, Fitzgerald; one son: Steve Spinks, Middleburg, FL; two grandchildren: Ricky Spinks and Stephanie Spinks Rhodes, both of Green Cove Springs, FL; three great grandchildren: Austin Rhodes, Rachel Spinks and Ragan Spinks; two sisters: Dollie Hardeman, Lakeland, GA and Tansy Lord, New Port Richie, FL. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials, in lieu of flowers, may send them, to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Georgia Chapter, and P.O. Box 71341, Albany, GA, 31708.