Charley “C. L.” Dinkins, 81, passed away Tuesday January 9, 2018. He was born December 6, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Troy and Lillie Saylor Dinkins. Mr. Dinkins was a member of Charity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Freddie Lineberry Dinkins. Surviving is his wife Virginia Bowers Dinkins; two sons Jeff (Jan) Dinkins, Dale (Julie) Dinkins; grandchildren Brooke Dinkins, Alexandra Dinkins, and Adrianna Dinkins. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Thursday January 11, 2018 at Charity Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2:00 PM following the visitation at the church by Rev. Eddy Driver. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Dinkins family.