Kevin P. Spinks

Kevin was the exact definition of a true man. His strong stature, noteworthy hands and approachable demeanor made him loved by all. He was often referred to as the gentle giant or big teddy bear; but he was mostly known to all as, Big K. Hearts like his, full of generosity and love made anyone in his presence feel special. His heart ultimately belonged to his family, first and foremost. Ona, his first-born child was the absolute center of his universe. She was so excited to meet the man that spoke to her every day, she decided to come a month early. She stole his heart as soon as we welcomed her into this world. Within 5 years, the completion of his heart was met when he was blessed with his second baby girl Kali. Her personality and sass could put a smile on his face no matter what the day had given him. He joked about being surrounded by women his whole life, but we all know he loved every second of it. I don’t think there is a more amazing girl dad out there. He was the solver of all problems…Go cart mechanic, bad dream chaser, hair style tester, but most of all the constant protector over all three Girls, Ashley, Ona and Kali. He firmly believed that you earned everything through hard work. In 2003 he started his career with the Sheet Metal Works Union and became a Journeyman of his trade by 2007. He finished early, just another measurement of his ingenuity and sharp mindedness, nothing ever held him back. He took pride in the quality and craftsmanship of his trade, making him an asset to everyone he knew. If you needed anything, call Big K, he would find a way to make it happen. One of his favorite quotes was, “You’ll never know, unless you try”. There is nothing he wouldn’t do to help anyone in need or just to lend a hand. Because of his strong work ethic, he was able to provide the most wonderful life for himself and his family. He enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains, attending NASCAR races with the full experience, spending time on the river, fishing on East Bay, but most of all being around his family and friends (who he truly considered family) grilling and enjoying everyone’s company. Rarely would you see him without a big grin on his face enjoying the simple things in life, as he took nothing for granted. With his girls, his family and his friends by his side, all was right in his world. He was inducted as a Tennessee Squire with the Jack Daniels Distillery in Tennessee and was an honorary boat shed mechanic in Molino. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Juanita Spinks, William K. and Syble Chandler, Leona McCullough, and Capt. Bud Arnold; and uncles, Bill Chandler, Jerry Lee and Robert Ging. Kevin is survived by his wife and soul mate of 18 years, Ashley Brianne Spinks, daughters, Ona Lee (11 years old), Kali Paige (6 years old), father, Larry Spinks (Sandra Jackson), mother, Sharon Chandler Nelson (Malcolm Nelson); parents in law, Steven Arnold and Ramona Arnold; sisters, Angie Edmondson (Tim Edmondson), Kayla Nelson (Curtis Roughton), Jessica Morgan (Joey Russell), Michell Baxter, and Tonya Emmons; nieces and nephews, Hayley Gibson (Kody Gibson), Hunter Lee (Kaleigh Godwin), Logan Edmondson, and Lydia Edmondson. Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating. The family will receive friends at 1PM prior to services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been set up at Pen Air FCU for his beloved daughters Ona and Kali Spinks. .

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Kevin P. Spinks

April 5, 1981 - July 19, 2020