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Clyde Dinkins Obituary

DINKINS Clyde Lacy Dinkins passed away on January 5, 2010. He was born June 18, 1936 in Jacksonville, FL to Alice Fowler Dinkins and the late Emmett B. Dinkins and has been a resident of Mandeville, LA for the past 12 years. The beloved husband of Mable Arrant Dinkins, he is survived by his daughter, Joy Lynn Dinkins; two sons, Mitchell L. Dinkins and Steve D. Dinkins (Karla); two step-sons, Steve Burgess (Carleen) and Stuart Burgess (Ty Ledet); four sisters: Peggy Goff (Jim), Permelia Rogers (James), Carolyn Dean (Ken) and Linda Oliver (Robert); four grandchildren: M. Wayne Catt, Christopher, Ashley and Jessica Dinkins; four step-grandchildren: Ben, Corey, Steven and Megan Burgess. He is also survived by two step great-grandchildren, Max and Lily Burgess. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433. A time of visitation will follow the memorial service at the church fellowship hall. Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL took place along with funeral services on January 8, 2010. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Covington. Sign the family Guestbook on-line at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 8, 2010.

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January 8, 2010

Dinkins Family -

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good son, brother, dad and grandfather and will be missed by all. Hold onto the good memories you all have of him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Love,
Dan & Mary Kinzler and Family

January 8, 2010

Joy, Wayne, and the rest of the Dinkens Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences,

Rikki and Mike Bruinsma

Renee' Goff

January 7, 2010

we will miss you....
love you always,
Renee' and Blake

Sandra Rice

January 7, 2010

Mitch and Chris,

May God bless you during this time and always. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandra, Jim, Robert and Tricia

January 7, 2010

Dear Aunt Alice & family

Our family is sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care and remember all the good times you all shared.

Peggy Fowler Carroll

January 7, 2010

Dear Aunt Alice,
I am so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Janice Coursey, Leslie and Dallas

Jeff Gordon

January 7, 2010

Mitch

So sorry to hear about you Dad passing. I'll always remember him and my dad (Tim Gordon) working and bowling together. We all live in San Mateo at that time. Seems like yesterday, my how the time just flies by so fast. God Bless and Take Care...Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

January 7, 2010

Mitch

So sorry to hear about you Dad passing. I'll always remember him and my dad (Tim Gordon) working and bowling together. We all live in San Mateo at that time. Seems like yesterday, my how the time just flies by so fast. God Bless and Take Care...Jeff Gordon

January 7, 2010

Our Prayers go out to all the Dinkins family Clyde was a good friend and
great bowler .He will be missed by many. . especially the bowlers at the north side of jacksonville god bless.
Betty Gordon and Family Callahan Florida

Bud Furches

January 6, 2010

Sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. We enjoyed many good times when we worked together ar the G.P. Mill in Monticello, MS. God bless his family at this time of sorrow. He was a great friend and co-worker. I know you will miss him. Bud Furches

Chris Brannon

January 6, 2010

Aunt Alice & All
I am sorry to hear about Clyde, I know that you have good memories of your times together on the phone & emails. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Chris, Bryan, Dana & Tresa

Mamie Woodard

January 6, 2010

Dear Alice & Family
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Ann and Leon Canaday

January 6, 2010

To the Dinkins family. Our sympathy to all of you. All the wonderful memories you have will get you thru this.
God Bless You all

Darwin Swilley

January 6, 2010

Sorry to hear about Clyde. We had such fun growing up on the north side in the fifties. God bless his family.
Darwin Swilley

Jimmy Goff

January 6, 2010

Mitch, Stevie, Joy Lynn and Grandma,

Sorry to hear about Uncle Clyde. I'll see ya'll Friday though.

Jimmy Goff

January 6, 2010

The class of '55 has lost another great one!
Harriett (Ray) Jones

Frank/Ruby Priest/Family

January 6, 2010

Dear Aunt Alice and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May your memories bring you comfort. love Frank & Ruby

January 6, 2010

Clyde: We did not stay in touch since Jackson High School graduation, but I can see you with my mind's eye as you were then. This is my prayer for you. May God bless you and bring you speedily to Heaven with him. Amen!! Sonny (Penders) Davis

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