Dr. Baynard John Dinkins Jr

Reflections Of The Life Of Dr. Baynard John Dinkins, Jr. Dr. Baynard Juan Dinkins, Jr. was born on March 8, 1949 in Orlando, FL, firstborn to Baynard Juan Dinkins, Sr. and Philamena Richardson Dinkins (deceased). At age 65 with loved ones by his side at the V.A. Hospital he made his transition. Baynard accepted Christ at an early age at New Calvary Baptist Church by the late Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Thomas. Baynard had a close relation with God, which was instilled by his parents. He loved spending time with his daughter Tanya (the love of his life) and son Dominic and the most precious love of all is his grandson Klein, they were all his greatest joy. He made a tradition over the past nine years of developing a closer relationship with his dad; they spent every Sunday playing cards (Russian rummy) where he called his dad affectionately "Mr. Skills". He truly loved his sisters Jackie and Gail Marie where he could say that like no one else could. He loved his niece Bonitha (Nit) and nephew Linney, where he was always giving advice and help when needed. He loved the outdoors sitting in the sun meditating and relaxing and at times is funny and making you laugh. Baynard loved football and was the quarterback for his Eastern High School team, where he graduated in 1967. He attended Morgan State University on a football scholarship 1967- 1969 and also attended several other universities, where he received several different degrees. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. He was a Vietnam veteran, from 1969-1971, teacher, founder and former pastor of Word of Truth Christian Center, former entrepreneur, author, business owner and speaker (motivational). He loved to read and speak. Baynard also wrote (2) books entitled "Hell Is Full Of Good People" and "Sabbath Breaker". He received ten years of training in Church Leadership and Economic Development under Rev. Dr. Charles W. Butler, Pastor, New Calvary Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan. Ordained by and member of the International Third World Leadership Association in Nassau, Bahamas under the leadership of Dr. Myles Munroe and Dr. Turnel Nelson, as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. He served two years in the Navy (1969-1971) and fought in the Vietnam war. He was a BM3 petty officer and also an outstanding seaman where he received an Honorable Discharge. Baynard will truly be missed.

Dr. Baynard John Dinkins Jr

March 8, 1949 - September 12, 2014