James E. Sinkford, Jr. Obituary (1945 - 2020)

James Elmore Sinkford, Jr. (75), passed away on August 22, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. To family and friends, James was known as "Jimmy" or "Sink". He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Fannie Mae. Born March 2, 1945, in Welch, West Virginia, Jimmy was the son of James Elmore and Fannie Mae Sinkford, Sr. He graduated from Park Central High School, class of 1964. Jimmy served four years as a Tech in the United States Marine Corps. A proud "Jarhead", Jimmy was also a Vietnam Veteran. After his military service, Jimmy was employed by Ashland Paper Company and James River. To say Jimmy liked football would be an understatement! He LOVED it! He was a devoted fan and supporter of the Virginia Ravens, a semi-pro team. Jimmy also loved to get dressed up in his favorite cowboy hats, boots and many special belt buckles, and hit the dance floor. In recent years, watching cowboy movies was his favorite pastime. Jimmy is survived by his sons, Maurio (Kim) and Tony (Diana), and his daughter, Denise. He is also survived by his sisters, Marquintte Ferrell and Shelia Hairston; sister-in-law, Christine Steed; brother-in-law, Static Morton; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The homegoing celebration of life will be held on August, 27 2020 at 11:00 AM at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., Richmond, 23224. The interment will follow the service at Amelia Veteran's Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Rd., Amelia Courthouse, VA 23002. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1086472