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Michael Dinkins Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Michael Gordon Dinkins, age 53, of Hephzibah, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Alma Dinkins and his mother, Mildred (Miracle) Dinkins. Michael was a pipefitter for Local #150 for over 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He also loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He is survived by his father and stepmother, William Gordon and Martha Dinkins; his 2 daughters, Tabatha Riggs and Kayla Harden; his sisters and brothers, Evelyn Wolford, Butch Dinkins, Eddie Dinkins and Debbie Hobbs. Family will receive friends Tuesday 6 pm to 7 pm at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd. Hwy. 25, Augusta, 30906, 706.798.8886, with Memorial Services to follow at 7 pm with Pastor Tony Lamb officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in Michaels' honor. Please sign the online guestbook at www.poteetfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jun. 15, 2014.
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Mike was a lifelong friend and neighbor to my family. He will be missed by all. Our prayers will be with each of you. May God comfort you during this time.

Renee Perry

June 21, 2014

RIP my brother see you again someday

dale dinkins

June 17, 2014

My sincere condolences. Mike, you will be missed and may God comfort your family in this sad moment in time. Rest in Peace brother.

Jimmy Clark

June 17, 2014

Though the time I knew Mike was brief, it was a blessing. He was simply a nice man. My heartfelt condolences for his family and loved ones.

Pamela Willis

June 16, 2014

he was a good friend and was agood friend of my dads.he will be miss,lorraine and randy kuhens

June 16, 2014

you will be missed you were a good friend to all who new you,may god be with your family

Nigel & Carolyn Miller

June 16, 2014

With love - you will be missed!

Meredith & Rob Rhodes

June 16, 2014

Mike you def will be missed by everyone!You were a special man!

Alan&Sheila

June 15, 2014

RIP my friend

Dianne Martin Pittman

June 15, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

June 15, 2014

We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Family and friends of Mike("Dink.") Dinkins.
We will forever treasure the memories that we made together in this life and look forward to seeing you in the next. With loving regards,
Billy Maynard and Family,
Patsy Keswani and Family.

Billy Maynard

June 15, 2014

RIP Mike you are an awesome friend / person. Prayers for the family,

Janet & Jerry Taylor

June 15, 2014

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