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William M. 'Billy' Dinkle III Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1928 - 2013 Graveside services for William M. 'Billy' Dinkle III, 84, currently of Marshall and formerly of Silsbee, will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at R S Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Home. Mr. Dinkle died January 20, 2013 at GSMC in Longview after a brief battle with leukemia. Billy was a native of Marshall and a longtime resident of Silsbee. After graduating high school, he attended North Texas State Univeristy where he was inducted into the "Football Hall of Fame". He finished his degree at the University of Houston. Billy began his coaching career at LSU, and then coached at USL Lafayette before coaching in Silsbee 1953 - 1957. He then sold insurance and worked at Exxon before founding Dinkle Brick Company and after several years, sold the company and became the Adult Probation Office with Hardin County, where he retired. He was on the Board of Directors of 1st National Bank of Silsbee and was a longtime member of the 1st United Methodist Church. Billy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a longtime member of Silsbee Little Theater and participated in plays and readings. Billy loved life and lived it with great enthusiasm. He loved people and had many friends. He never met a stranger. Mr. Dinkle is preceded in death by his wife Jean Dinkle. He is survived by his sons Matt Dinkle and wife Patty of Beaumont and Mitch Dinkle of Marshall; grandchildren Kelly Dinkle Woodard and husband Curt of Silsbee, Lindsay Dinkle Slaten and husband Lance of Longview, Kurt Dinkle of Round Rock and Will Dinkle and wife Rachelle of Austin. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Brooklyn and Haley Jean Bass, Blake Broussard and Brody and Caroline Slaten. Billy will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Silsbee Little Theater.

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There are currently 12 condolences.

Tab Ferguson Thursday January 31, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Mitch and Matt, How lucky y'all were to have such a great dad! Billy was a character and I truly enjoyed working with him the last several years. He was truly a great guy that loved life and loved living it!!

Alicia Puntes Holder and G.L. Holder Friday January 25, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mitch and Matt, Sorry to here about you dad. You all will be in my Prayers. Cherish the good times. Alicia and G.L. Holder

Pam Dinkle Wednesday January 23, 2013 at 1:01 PM

To all of the Dinkle family, I am so sorry for your loss. Billy was a wonderful man. I am blessed to have had in my life and will always remember and love him.

maxine caraway Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 8:56 PM

matt just wanted to say how sorry i am to here about your dad.will keep you all in my prayers.maxine caraway.

Wayne Conner ewayneconner@gmail.com Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Matt & Mitch Words can not express my feelings for you guys. Your dad was very special to me growing up and I have great memories of our run through the all stars. He never cut me slack against you and for that I will always respect him. Peace

Peggy & Ron Scarborough/Georgetown, TX Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Oh how our lives entwined throughout the years either in Silsbee, the beach, or kids! We are heart-broken to hear of Billy's passing, but rejoice in knowing he is with Jean now.

Melissa Tarver Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 1:45 PM

My Prayers are with the Dinkle family. I remeber Billy as always such a wonderful person. Always smiling and happy. I know he will be truly missed by all. Cherish all of your memories and use them as comfort in this difficult time. Love to you all! Melissa

Danny Mabry Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Mitch and Matt - Marsha and I express our deepest condolences to you and your families. We (especially I) had so very many wonderful memories with your father and your family. Warmest Regards, Danny Mabry

Kip Koons Baron_Koons@kindermorgan.com Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 11:13 AM

It is with sincere sorrow that I send my condolences to the Dinkle Clan. The Koons Family; Courtney & J. B. Golden Claudia & Kip Koons

Ronald and Mary Ann Renz mrenz1939@bellsouth.net Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 8:50 AM

We just learned of Billy's passing and or deeply sadden. Billy was a great friend as was his wife Jean. We will always remember them and the great times we shared. It is so true Billy never met a stranger and was always so kind and caring. We would like to express our condolences to all the family. Treasure your memories forever and may God be with you now and always.

Pat Richardson (Pantego, Texas) Monday January 21, 2013 at 7:44 PM

So sorry to read this. My prayers are with all of Billy's family in their loss. His many contributions to the community will be remembered.

Marty Yawn and Cheryl Yawn Martin txcamartin@yahoo.com Monday January 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Your parents were some of those really good ones. I remember us running through the stacks of bricks as children and as an adult, I was associated with the Home Builders Association and had occasion to interact with your dad at monthly meetings. Marty and Matt were friends in high school. We don't hardly know each other but have been associated our entire lives. Funny how life goes. Am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing but am celebrating his life. My condolences to you and your family.

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