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John Jinks Obituary
John Gordon Jinks, Jr. has died, at age 93. John was born in College Park, GA, grew up in East Point, and lived in the Atlanta environs all his life. He was a University of Georgia graduate, class of '49. He founded The Insurance House Inc in 1964 and later co-founded Southern General Insurance Company, and furnished initial capital for the founding of Cogitate Technology Solutions, Inc. He was an early president of The Georgia Chapter of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters, and a founding member of the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices. Over time, John furnished good jobs for hundreds of Georgians, and has remained friends with many of these fine folks, 'til now. He will be missed. He is survived by his children, Jill Jinks, John Jinks III, granddaughter Madison Jinks, and the love of his later life, his soul mate, Avis Deweese. He will be missed.
Details of a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be forthcoming.
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Leslie Champion
January 27, 2022
Dear Avis, Jill, and John,
I'm so sorry to learn of John's passing, although to me and my siblings, he was always Mr. Jinks. I'm one of Charles Chambers' daughters. Dad was one of the many people employed by John -- but since they knew each other from high school on, Dad considered him a life-long friend. John gave Dad many opportunities over the years and put his trust and confidence in him. He wouldn't be the man he is without John's friendship and humor, and most certainly not without his leadership and bringing friends in to share in his success. My condolences, Avis. I know your everyday will have a hole in it. I hope your memories will provide comfort.
Sincerely -- on behalf of the Chambers family.
Leslie (Chambers) Champion
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