Jerry “Duke” Spink was born on September 21, 1958 to Thomas and Flora (nee Fields) Spink in St. Louis, MO and entered into rest on December 10, 2023 at the age of 65.
He is survived by his significant other Beth Skaggs. Jerry is the dear brother of the late Mike (Gina) Spink, the late Donna Herzberg, Teresa (Kevin) Airis, Steven Spink, the late Sherry (surviving Jamie) Huddleston, and Debbie Spink. He was the dear father of Mandy Miller, Jessica James, Cory Coontz, and Nickie Reller. Dear uncle, cousin, grandpa, and friend to many.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Kutis South County Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Visitation will be Friday, December 15 from 4:00-9:00 pm. Burial at Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, MO.
Rest In Paradise Uncle Duke…
… Nephew Hoss
A great and true friend. They don’t make them any better. Gonna miss you brother we’ll take that ride one day. 🙏
We were Fortunate to have such a Friend like Family, a Neighbor who Protected and watch Our Young Daughters.Very Respectful to Our Parents.It was a Blessing to have you in our Path.Prayers,love
Duke was my big brother we didn’t share the same blood but blood was as not made us family. If anyone ever needed anything he could find it for you or get it done for you. If he couldn’t he could find the person to help. He didn’t care if you were rich or poor as long as you were loyal he called you his friend. The sadness I feel in my heart I can’t put into words. He was my big brother and a true friend and I know I’m not alone when I say he will be missed. RIP Duke🌹
I learned a lot about the trade show business from Duke but more about life! He really taught me about being thankful for the people around me. He would say “you can choose to be happy or choose to be bitter….happier is better.”
Going to miss ya Duke!
The big brother I never had. A dear friiend to both my husband and myself. We are gonna miss you Duke. You are in our hearts and thoughta always
I never shed a tear when my own Pa died, but there sure Pouring out tonight I sure miss you brother.
Duke was a awesome person a true northsider will definitely be missed by many rest in paradise my friend
I’m struggling to find the words.
You came into our family, very loudly, with your big beautiful smile and great big bear hugs, and changed our lives forever. I will miss you always, always! Every once in awhile you meet someone that changes your life in ways you didn’t know you needed until they came along. You had that effect on everyone that you ever came across.
My cousin, my friend, my protector, my Mr. Big Stuff, you will forever be in my heart!
Some will walk into the pearly gates, and some will ride!! Ride On Duke!!
I love you,
Cousin Tammy
Hugggz for ya man … part of some of the best times of my life. Love ya … prayers to all your family.
Going to miss you Duke love you bro.many thoughts peter d Higgins.
Peter d.
And family
Always Rest in peace Brother.Never forget you Duke my good friend.Seems like yesterday having a beer at your home on N.Park.Pl.,Was my honor to work with you also at Decorators Union at Convention center.My deepest thoughts n Prayers for you and the family n many of our friends.Until we meet up in heaven bro God Bless ya Duke bro.Much love n respect Johnny.
My dear friend Duke im going to miss you,You’ve been a great friend to me and always will be see you my friend. Your Brother Crazy Carl
You will be missed Duke,I don’t think there’s one person that knew you that don’t have a great memory with you.Rip our Northside brother,
My favorite Duke Head you taught me so much and give me so much confidence in myself man I miss you so much ❣️
I am blessed that Duke has been a dear friend of mine for 3o plus years. You rarely called me by my name he always call me shorty he even got me a hoodie once thar said shorty. I am going to miss him soo much. He meant so much to so many. RIP My Friend ! Love and Miss You Forever and A Day !
Duke I’m sure gonna miss you I can’t hardly believe yer gone you touched so many lives and had a positive affect on everyone your very special I love you my brother can you tell Mike and fatboy and flipper and huey and
All of our brothers and sisters “BILLY ” says
I miss you all love you forever Billy Wild!
Duke you were a friend, brother and family to us . You will truly be missed and loved always. The days ahead of all of us will never be the same. May you rest in eternal peace 🙏 Sending much with you .
My sister met u n brought u home then you’s married 💗. It was amazing. U just had a heart of gold. U were the best brother in law I could of ever ask for. U came n2 our family n everyone loved u. We’ll always love n miss you 💗💕🙏🙏🙏. Say hey 2 everyone till we meet again 🙏🙏💕💗. R. I. P. With all family 🙏💕
He was the truest friend any one could have he was the best he always keep it 💯 if he didn’t want you to no some thing he wouldn’t tell u but he always told some one what he thought he didn’t like a theift he didn’t like a lier but most of all he don’t like snitch and he loved his family and friends he was the greatest friend any one could of had and I should of been their at the furnnell but I didn’t get the message till Dec 17 2023 I’m beating my self up because I wasn’t their I’m going to miss him so much he would call and make dmsure I was OK because he cared about me he always treat me like family I’m goingbto miss him so much I don’t no ant one who’s going to check on me like he did I love u Duke fly high I hope to see you soon you were the best friend y one could have in the world kk