Daniel Wayne Spinks, Sr.
March 29, 1950 - November 16, 2013
Krugerville, Texas
Daniel Wayne Spinks, Sr. of Krugerville, TX passed away
Saturday, November 16, 2013 in McKinney, TX. He was born to
Neoma and Ray Spinks on March 29, 1950 in Ringgold, LA.
Dan was a member of GracePointe Church in Denton, TX and worked
for over 40 years at Halliburton as a quality control technical
professional.
He married Barbara Joan Arnold on November 26, 1980 in Dallas,
TX. Dan was a man of great integrity and faith and, had served
as the Blue Knights Texas 27 Chapter Chaplain since 2008. Dan
was recently appointed as the Rio Grande Conference Chaplain in
2013. He lived his life in service of his Heavenly Father and
showed that dedication in his daily life. He served alongside
his wife at First Baptist Church in Corinth in the preschool
area for 20 years.
Dan loved his God first and foremost, followed closely by his
love for his wife, Barbara, his children, grandchildren and then
his "Knights." Dan was well known for being on his knees at 4:30
a.m. every day praying for the specific request he had, his
family, his Knights and our country. On every ride day he would
augment that morning's prayer ritual by going out and
individually praying over every bike and their rider, even if he
didn't know who they were. Daniel would be observed often taking
time to wipe off the moisture from the bikes of his fellow
Chapter members.
Dan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara of Krugerville;
daughter, Holly Moore and husband Dave of Royse City; son,
Daniel Spinks, Jr. of Grapevine; son, Ben Venable and wife,
Shelby of Krugerville; son, David Spinks and wife, Rachel of
Frisco; bonus children Ray Spinks, III and wife, Chelsea of
Celina and Heather Cooper and husband, Charles of Flower Mound.
Grandchildren surviving Daniel include Zachary Boyd; Tyler
Spinks; Addison Venable; Colton Spinks; Ryan and Aislyn Spinks;
Charlie, Rachel and Paige Cooper. Dan's mother, Neoma Spinks of
Lake Dallas is also a survivor along with a brother, Ronnie
Spinks and wife, Karen of Shady Shores.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Ray Spinks, Sr. and one
brother, Ray "Butch" Spinks, Jr.
Visitation for Daniel Spinks is Wednesday, November 20 from 6:00
p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Slay Memorial Funeral Center in Aubrey,
TX. Services are scheduled for Thursday, November 21 beginning
at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church; 3033 Meadow View; Corinth
TX.; with Pastor, David Smith officiating. Burial will follow at
Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Officers
Benevolent Fund with checks made payable to Blue Knights, TX 27.
Contact information for donations to Blue Knights please call
Steve Tryon
