Jimmy Leomon Dinkins

Hickox – Jimmy Leomon Dinkins, 82, of Hickox passed away Monday (May 5, 2025) at his residence.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Weamon “W.D.” Dinkins and Estelle Dowling Dinkins. He is also preceded in death by his wife Edwena Jones Dinkins; 5 grandchildren, Dillion, James, Jr., Anthony, Sade and Madisyn; a brother, Clifton Dinkins; and a sister, Audrey Chapman.

Jimmy retired from Bayer Crop Science and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, James W. Dinkins (Daphne) of Hickox and Joseph Arthur Dinkins of TN; 2 daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Dinkins of Hickox and Joanne Mitchell of CT ; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Patsy Watson of Harrietts Bluffs, Ruby Pierce of Waycross, Elizabeth Hanzi of Hickory Bluff, and Caroline Johnson of Offerman; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening (May 7, 2025) from 6pm-8pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning (May 8, 2025) at 10am at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dinkins, Thomas Dinkins, Tyler Crews, Jimmy “J.W.” Dinkins, Landon Dinkins and Drew Perry.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.