Albert L Dinkins, age 93, passed away peacefully April 29, 2020, surrounded by family.

He was born January 3, 1927 in Nashville TN to Charles and Josie Dinkins.

He married Rita Dinkins in 1950, and was a loving a devoted husband for 60 years. After the passing of his wife, he found love again with the late Doris Craig.

Al was a proud American who devoted his life to serving his country in WWII. When he returned, he continued to serve his country by becoming a Detroit Police Officer, serving with pride for 25 years. After retiring from the force, Al relished the friends he made at the department, regularly meeting up with them.

After retirement, Al enjoyed traveling, reading, coin/stamp collecting and golf, but most of all spending as much time as he could with his family and friends. He was a devout Catholic, and regularly attended church at Holy Family Church.

Al was an amazing and loving father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone who met him loved him, knowing Al to be kind, generous and thoughtful and a true southern gentleman.

He is survived by his children; Dennis (Gloria) Dinkins, Barbara Kish (Robert Peruski), Doug Dinkins (Kandi Schramm) & David (Cindi) Dinkins; his grandchildren Julie (Pete) Canelopoulos, Lisa Kish, Marq Schramm, Jason (Laura) Dinkins, Krysten Dinkins, Derek Dinkins, Alexis Dinkins, Amanda Dinkins and Dylan Dinkins and his great grandchildren; John, Anthony and Sophia Canelopoulos, Hannah and Grant Smyers and Leo Dinkins.

Due to the current environment, services are for immediate family only. Al will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia on Saturday, May 2nd surrounded by his children. In lieu of flowers, they are asking for donations to be made: VFW Foundation or Flag City Honor Flight.

A short service will be live streamed starting at 11:30am Saturday, May 2, 2020 on Thayer-Rock Facebook page.

Also starting at 12:30 from Glen Eden Memorial Park on Thayer-Rock Facebook page.

A Celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.