SPINCK, JR., John (Howie)

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Tuesday, June 09, 2015 John “Howie” H. Spinck, Jr. U.S. Veteran December 16, 1935 - May 21, 2015 John H. (Howie) Spinck, Jr. passed on to meet his Lord May 21, 2015. He was born Dec. 16, 1935 in Richfield, N.J., the only child of Emma Hain and John H. Spinck. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; and her children, Dwayne and Cynthia. Howie also leaves behind his children, John III (Bev), Michael (Julie), Karen, Sheila and Suzanne (Duane) Walker; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as many close friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Geraldine; son, William; and grandson, Michael Jr. Howie was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who served both in Vietnam and Korea. He was a life member of VFW Post 7401, American Legion Post 91 and the Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the Elks #2154 in Payson and the NRA. Service with full military honors (members from Luke Air Force Base) will be held at the Prescott National Cemetery (VA) in Prescott at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17. A memorial service will also be held at a later date at Mountain Bible Church, Payson, Ariz. where Howie and Sue are members. “We love him dearly and he will be missed,” writes his family.