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Charles Dinkins Obituary
Home going celebration will be held Wednesday, June 1 at 1 p.m. CST at St. John A.M.E. Church. The Rev. L.C. Green pastor and the Rev. T.A. Reynolds will officiate.
Interment and Dove releasing ceremony will follow at Shiloh A.M.E. Church Hwy 30, Clayton. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, from 1-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home according to Eufaula Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charles Edward Dinkins was born to the late Mrs. Martha (Dinkins) Sims and Williams Henry Sims.
He was preceded in death by his mother Martha Sims, his brother Eugene Sims, and his grandmother Martha Dinkins.
He confessed Christ at an early age at the Shiloh A.M.E. Church.
He was a preacher, a faithful employee at Cooper Lighting for 28 years, a veteran member of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army National Guard) having served in Honduras and Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, a Prince Hall Mason, and an upstanding member in his community.
He leaves behind a cherish his memories: wife, Barbara Dinkins; three children, Kevin (Veronica) Williams, Krystal Dinkins and Charles E. Dinkins, Jr.; two grandchildren, Tylia Matthews and Akiria Williams; three brothers, James Sims, Joseph Sims and Robert Sims; two sisters-in-law, Gloria (Tommy) Biddings and Lisa (George) Baker; two brothers-in-law, Mack Williams and Michael Thornton; Uncles and Aunts, Simon (Emma) Dinkins, Mary Harris, Geneva (Willie) Morrell, Eddie Dinkins and Tony (Mary) Dinkins; a host of nephews, cousins, relatives and many sorrowing friends.
"Lean not on your own understanding, but acknowledge God in all thy ways and He will direct your path."
"By being a preacher, I'm a living testimony, I know that I've been changed. I'm just waiting on Jesus. I'm going on a long journey one day and when the gates swing open, Jesus is gonna to tell me to come on in my room, because I already know who is in charge."
Sign the online guestbook for Rev. Dinkins at www.eufaulatribune. com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dinkins
June 22, 2011
My brother you have fought the fine fight of faith, you've encourage other too fight as well,for this I salute you. Your love and the many memories we've shared in our lives will always have a place in my heart.
R H
June 16, 2011
R.I.P. Sgt. Dinkins. You're not forgotten.
June 7, 2011
I didnt know any of charles family. I knew him. All i can say you never saw him without a smile on his face and a laugh coming out of his mouth. Rest in peace charles.
Theresa Dennard
June 7, 2011
May you rest in peace Charles!
June 1, 2011
To Our neice Barbara, know that we are praying and thinking of you at this time..
Aunt Rosa, Jessie Mamie, Mary, and Gloria.
Crystal Cliatt
June 1, 2011
sorry for the dinkins family lost he was a good man may he rest in peace.
Angela Peterson
May 31, 2011
To James, Joe, Robert and the entire Dinkins family, my heart is heavy after hearing about Charles. He was like a brother to me and my family. The 5 five Sims brothers and my three brothers all grew up together, we were a family.
My prayers are with you.
With much love...
Minister Shelia Smith
May 31, 2011
God does not make a mistake. I pray Rev Dinkins life will speak to many to cause a drawing to Christ.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal
Carolyn Elam
May 31, 2011
To the Dinkins Family
A power far greater than any of us is now in control. Rev. Dinkins has come to this world and faced the challenges and loves of his life. He has traveled on to a place set by God.
In my Father’s house there are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you?” [John. 14:2]
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