James Lee

Dinkins

James Lee Dinkins was born June 7, 1938 to the late Arthur James "A.J." Dinkins and the late Margaret Spears Dinkins. At an early age, James was baptized and became a member of St. Luke Baptist Church of Walker Springs. James was a 1956 graduate of Harper High School, Jackson, AL.

Upon marrying and relocating to Grove Hill, AL, he united with Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Dickinson Dinkins, five brothers, Amos, C.J., Clyde, Clarence, and A.J. Dinkins, and a son, Gregory Dinkins.

James leaves to cherish his memories, two devoted and caring daughters, Marcia Smith and Cecelia Pogue, and one son, Wayne Dickinson, all of Grove Hill, AL; three grandsons, Kenyorta (Tasha) Pogue of Wagarville, AL; Miguel Smith of Pittsburgh, KA, and Quinton (Amanda) Bracy of Whatley, AL; two granddaughters, Jamila (James) Grace of Evergreen, AL, and Karla Pogue of Grove Hill, AL; seven great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ausia, Mikeil, Kaitlyn, Trinity, Jaydon, and Taylor; one brother, Fred (Carol) Dinkins of Bellville, MI; one sister, Earline (Rev. Sylvester) Adams of Eight Mile, AL; one uncle, Allen Spears of Chunchula, AL; one aunt, Sara Glenn of Mobile, AL; a host of nieces, nephews; devoted nephew, Derrick Portis of Grove Hill, AL, other relatives and friends; devoted friends, J.C. Pendleton, Clifton Williams, Earl Moore, Luke Landrum, Pearlie Chapman, and Rosetta Dickinson.

Viewing Friday, October 28, 2016, 12 noon until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, October 29, 2016 11am until the 12 noon service at Orange Hill Baptist Church, 2401 Asbury Road, Grove Hill, AL; 36451, Rev. Walter Sanders, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Orange Hill Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.