William Frederic (Rick) Dinkins, age 62, of 6205 Scarlett Drive, Mebane formerly of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Atascosa County, Texas on September 1, 1951. He was employed with LL Vann Electric in Raleigh. He was preceded in death by his brother John Gillis Dinkins.He was raised in a missionary family and grew up in Brazil.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Adams Dinkins of Mebane; two daughters, Wendy Ray of Hillsborough, and Candida Nance of Mebane; his parents, Rev. Frederic and Frances Gillis Dinkins both of Fayetteville; one sister, Ruth Dinkins of Fayetteville; and five grandchildren that he adored.
Visitation will be held 12-2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Galatia Presbyterian Church.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Galatia Presbyterian Church with the REv. Shuford White officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to UNC Hospital 101 Manning Dr. CB 7211 Chapel Hill NC 27599 Attn: Abdominal Transplant
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.