LaGrange Callaway Airport Names Spinks Field

It was an honor to join so many people to witness the naming of Spinks Field at the LaGrange Callaway Airport last Thursday morning. 

Roy Spinks was an outstanding business man with exceptional notice to detail. He was a known leader in commercial real estate in the West Central Georgia and East Alabama areas with an exquisite leadership style. He loved his family dearly and he also loved flying.

During his time Roy served as Chairman of the Troup County Airport Authority as well as a leader in many other groups in Troup County and the surrounding areas on both local and state levels. Those who knew him respected his hard work and decision making.

Roy passed away in 2014 after a short battle with a rare illness.

The last piece of commercial property that he brokered and sold was the Neighborhood Walmart off LaFayette Parkway in LaGrange. In 2015, he was first honored by the City of LaGrange when they named the road to Walmart “Roy Spinks Drive”. Every time I pass that street, it brings a smile to my face.

As a Partner and President at Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand REALTORS, he led the company with excellence and integrity.

As mentioned in the naming ceremony, he was well taught and a respected member of this community. He grew up alongside his parents in the real estate firm. As I watched his mother at the unveiling this morning, I couldn’t help but think how proud she was. With that great big smile of hers, I’m certain she was thinking, “Well done, son.”

The entire Spinks family beamed with pride knowing what their son, husband and father meant to this community.

As we watched a plane take off during the ceremony, it was a fitting moment. My thoughts of this great man made me smile. Roy was an encourager. He led by example. He never raised his voice. It was not uncommon for him to ask for your opinion. He had a way of bringing peace to any occasion.

This week is the 5 year anniversary of his death. Roy Spinks will never be forgotten because he has touched so many lives in such positive ways. The next time a plane flies overhead, I know I will think of him

 Fly high, Roy, fly high!

J. Roy Spinks, III (1951-2014)

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved company president Roy. He has worked tirelessly over the years to build the company we know as Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand Realtors. While he is gone from us, his legacy will go on. Our agents and staff will carry on in the same professional manner as to only bring honor to his name and memory. Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Roy Spinks.

John Roy Spinks, III, age 63, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the West Georgia Hospice after a brief illness.

Roy was born March 22, 1951 in LaGrange the son of Calvin T. Spinks, III and Charlene Muse Spinks. He attended public schools in LaGrange and graduated from LaGrange High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia in 1973.

Upon graduation, Roy entered the real estate profession. Since 1987, he has served as President of Spinks, Brown & Durand, Inc., a multi-office real estate brokerage firm serving the LaGrange, GA, West Point, GA and Valley, AL markets. Roy was a member of the National Association of Realtors and held the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the National Association of Realtors and the GRI designation from the Georgia Association of Realtors. He was a life member of the Troup County Board of Realtors Professional Achievement Awards Program and was awarded the Gold Phoenix Award in 2007. He had also received the Circle of Distinction Award given by Coldwell Banker Commercial. He was a charter member of the Board of Directors of Community Bank & Trust – Troup, a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Bankshares, Inc.

Roy was actively involved in civic and charitable activities including the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman), Troup County Airport Authority (Past Chairman), United Way of West Georgia (Past President), LaGrange Lions Club (Past President), West Georgia Tech Foundation (Past Chairman), LaGrange College Center for Community Studies (Board Member), LaGrange Personal Aid (Past President) and Twin Cedars Foundation (Past President). He was also a member of the Highland Country Club (Past President). He was a graduate of the Leadership Georgia Class of 1990. In 2005 he was inducted into the University of Georgia Gridiron Secret Society. Roy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange where he had served on the Session for three years and was a member of the class of 2014.

Roy’s hobbies included boating and flying. He was a licensed pilot and held a commercial license with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Roy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Tracy Yates Spinks of LaGrange; a daughter, Jennifer Spinks Upshaw and her husband, Michael, of Columbus; a son, Patrick Spinks and his wife, Erin, of LaGrange; his mother, Charlene M. Spinks of LaGrange; a sister, Gail S. Woodward and her husband, David (Woody), of LaGrange; a granddaughter, Lauren Upshaw of Columbus; an aunt, Helen W. Baker of LaGrange; a brother-in-law, Ben Yates and his wife, Laurie, of LaGrange; a sister-in-law, Tweety Yates, of Champagne, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating the life of Roy Spinks will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the First Baptist Church on the Square following a private burial. A visitation will follow the memorial service in the church. In lieu of flowers, those so desiring may contribute to Twin Cedars, the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, West Georgia Hospice or a favorite charity in memory of Roy Spinks.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636

Open House- August 10, 2014- 102 Brush Creek Court

OPEN HOUSE!! 804 East Main Street – William Hogan House

Open House
May 17, 2014
10am-2pm

Sponsored by James Potts, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand

& Kim Pounds, CB&T

804 East Main Street
Hogansville, Georgia

Come join us for an open house and tour of the Historic William Hogan House. Bring friends and family to enjoy the Hogansville Spring Festival,

then have a sweet southern BBQ lunch & dessert courtesy of James Potts of Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand Realtors, and Kim Pounds of CB&T.

Realtors are also invited and asked to leave a business card for a chance to win an iPad. (10 agent minimum)

Troup County Housing Stats May 2013

Troup County Housing Stats April 2013

Here you can find our monthly housing stats snapshot. Feel free to share the information. We use data from Georgia Multilist Service reports found on the agent-accessed GAMLS Pro website. Let us know if you have any questions regarding the market status.

Troup County Housing Stats Snapshot March 2013

Here you can find our monthly housing stats snapshot. Feel free to share the information. We use data from Georgia Multilist Service reports found on the agent-accessed GAMLS Pro website. Let us know if you have any questions regarding the market status.

Troup County Housing Stats February 2013

Changes on Vernon Road, and Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand Was There!

Coldwell Banker Commercial Spinks Brown Durand appreciates the opportunity to have represented Tredegar Film Products in the recent sale of their 136,000 square foot LaGrange manufacturing facility located at 1425 Vernon Road. The buyer was LG3 Properties, LLC, represented by Jerry Johnson of ERA First Realty of LaGrange. We welcome the new business to our area.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Spinks Brown Durand has been a market leader in the sale of commercial and investment property for over 35 years in West Georgia and East Alabama.

Win a Kindle Fire from Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand!!

Coldwell Banker Spinks Brown Durand has a new exciting Facebook contest in the works! For a chance to win a Brand New Kindle Fire, all you have to do is visit our FB page, find the weekly question, comment and share! Each week for four weeks, we will ask a real estate related question. For each answer, your name will be placed in a drawing. On December 14, we will have our giveaway! Your answers are important to us! Please check out our Facebook Page for the first question!
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