Horace Royal Dinkins, 79, of Macon, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Immediately following the service, Horace will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Dr. Brad Marchman will officiate.
Horace was born on November 13, 1939 in Buena Vista, Georgia to the late Walter and Mary Dinkins. He was a Mason as well as an extremely active member of Lawrence Drive Baptist Church and a member of the Linus Sunday School Class. Horace loved to Fellowship, and genuinely enjoyed the company of people, a trait that served him well in his almost 60 year long career as an Independent Insurance Agent. Horace enjoyed Golf as well as fishing.
Horace was preceded in death by his parents as well as one brother; Larry Dinkins.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family. His wife of 26 years; Brenda Dinkins, 6 children; Kay Dauenhauer, Wayne Dinkins, Diane Rowland (Danny), Darlene Gilbert (Dale), Stephanie Smith and Dawn Beck (Jeffery). 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Siblings; Walter Dinkins (Cathy), Lynn Dinkins (Deborah) and Wanda Browning.
His kind soul and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements