On Friday, September 17, 2021.
Beloved husband of Dorothy J. Dinkins (nee: Gormly). Dear father of Beth (Greg) Yount and Cathy (Dewayne) Freeze. Dear grandfather of Drew (Becky) Yount, Brad (Nicci) Yount, Michael (Kristina) Freeze, Erin (Brian) Hopkins and Kelly Freeze. Dear great-grandfather of Mya, Dylan, Keely, Jackson, Mason, Adley, Mallory, Hudson, and Isaiah. Dear brother of the late Rev. Roy Stanley Dinkins. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law and friend of many. SERVICES:
Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, on Friday, September 24 from 4 pm until 9 pm. Then taken to Southwest Baptist Church, 6401 Scanlon Ave. 63139, for visitation on Saturday, September 25 from 10 am until funeral service at 11 am. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Dinkins was a member of Forest Park A.F. and A.M. Masonic Lodge #578, and was a faithful member of Southwest Baptist Church for 87 years. Donations to Southwest Baptist Church, appreciated.
Dear Dottie, Beth and Cathy and all Family,
Catherine Shiner, Sue (Shiner) Toben & Cindy (Shiner) Fennell are saddened by the passing of Jim. He has been a pillar of faith and charity in the Southwest Baptist community who has influenced and set an example for all. He will be greatly missed. We are grateful for having known him and look forward to the time when we all will be reunited in Heaven.
Our family has so many wonderful memories of Mr Dinkins. His dedication to Southwest Baptist Church, his family, and his church family is unparalleled. Mr Dinkins was a man who spoke what he believed, and acted in accordance with his beliefs. He ran the race set before him with perseverance, and fixed his eyes upon his Lord. He is an example for us all to follow. We knew him not only as a leader in our church, but also as a friend outside of church. He even drove the school bus our kids rode to Kirkwood Middle School. He kept those kids in line and probably had the most orderly bus of all. But the kids (not just my kids, but all the kids) still loved and respected him! Mr Dinkins, you are loved by many and will be missed by all who knew you. Save us a place in heaven for the day is coming when we will see you there. Well done, faithful servant. You fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.
He was one of the coolest guys ever! So many fond memories of him. My deepest condolences to all of you. He certainly was a treasure.
Dottie, Beth, Cathy and family.
My deepest condolences to you as you miss your beloved husband and father. What a great testimony he was for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know he is rejoicing in heaven . We can have that wonderful assurance even though we experience this separation in this life.
He meant a great deal to me and my family. We shared this love of our church and our Savior. What a wonderful time we had together!
Much love to you all as you grieve Jim , but celebrate his love and life that he lived.
Dear Dottie
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. This “brown eye girl” will always have him in a special place in my heart.
Much love to you all