Craig Jason Spinks, 46, of the Town of LaGrange, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, with his family by his side.
Known as Jason, he was born November 8, 1975, in Poughkeepsie, the son of Dale L. and Janis E. (Eastwood) Spinks. His father survives in Keansburg, NJ, and his mother in Poughkeepsie.
With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he loved to read and learn about new things. His interests varied widely. Jason was a former Volunteer with the Hyde Park Fire Department and he liked gaming from an early age, most recently he was a huge fan of the online Star Trek game.
He attended Dutchess Community College.
Jason will always be remembered and missed by those who knew him, and some who never knew his name.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, James A. Spinks and wife, Stacie, of League City, TX; two half-sisters, Laura and Katelyn Spinks; niece and nephew, Emily and Jacob Spinks; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his beloved paternal grandparents, Edward and Norma Spinks, of Pittstown, NJ; maternal grandparents, Donald and Edith Eastwood, of Hyde Park; and uncle, Paul R. Spinks.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be from 1 to 4 PM, Sunday, May 15th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM during the visitation. Rev. Wesley Joseph will officiate.
Jason's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.mhadutchess.org), or the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org)
To get the ZOOM link for attending the visitation virtually, send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Jason's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.