Dallas Dean Dinkins, age 67, of Bell City, MO passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the family home in Bell City, MO. He was born in Ellington, MO on April 23, 1945 to the late Linsey and Cora Venita Lee Dinkins. Dallas married Linda Swarm on April 15, 1996 in and she survives. He was a diesel mechanic with Medlin Equipment in Sikeston, MO. He was a member of Free Trinity Pentecostal Church in Randles, MO. Survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; two sons, Randy and Jesse Dinkins both of NY; one daughter Amber Kay Hepner of Bell City, MO; three grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call from 2pm until time of service on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Free Trinity Pentecostal Church in Randles. A memorial service will be held at 3pm at the church with Rev. Don Leggett officiating. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.