Michael G. Dinkins
Age 87 of Lansing, passed away on Feb 10, 2026, at home.
Born Feb 2, 1939, to Eddie & Addie (Armstrong) Dinkins in Detroit Michigan. Michael graduated from Northeastern High School where he excelled in football, basketball and track. He went on to Grambling State University where he played football under the great Coach Eddie Robinson. Michael went on to graduate with a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University.
Michael served in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
He worked at various positions before retiring from Community Mental Health for over 20 years as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
He was a former member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and also a former member of the Masonic Order.
Michael was a man of faith. He loved God and living life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed Superbowl trips with his wife and buddies as well as Masonic conventions.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
He is survived to cherish his memory, his wife of 34 years Marguerite, 2 daughters Michelle Ramirez of Newnan GA and Reesa Mosley (Brandon) of Port St. Lucie FL.
4 step children Michael, Christine, Kevin, and Brian Mendenhall. Eleven grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter Aaliyah Williams. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins
Special friend of over 50 years George Mask.
Special thanks to Sparrow Hospice for their excellent care; Beth, Katy, and entire staff. Mikel Ogden of Mo Cuts for coming out to the house to make sure Michael was well groomed.
Thank you for all the outpouring of love, prayers and support.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Food Bank in memory of Michael.
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Cheryl Mask
February 16, 2026 at 2:23 pmRest well Mike. I remember being a little girl and peeping in on Mike and my dad(George Mask) laughing, talking and putting Christmas toys together for us.
Lol, there went the santa story… May the family find comfort in knowing he’s in God’s hands and walking the streets of gold. You rest well too, his wife his love. Hugs and love always. Cheryl Mask
Brenda Beatty
February 17, 2026 at 4:05 pmTO THE FAMILY: May the Heavenly Father comfort you, strengthen you and give you peace as only He can at this time and in the times to come. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. He heals the brokenhearted, And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. -Psalm 147:3 AMP. RIH! Michael G. Dinkins. WELL DONE! SIR
Paula Murchison
February 20, 2026 at 5:23 pmWOW! Had not seen Mike since my mother’s homegoing in 2016. I met him as a little girl through his & our Uncle Sonny & Aunt Theresa Dinkins. I have so many memorable fun times with him n Margarite to cherish for years. May the family accept our sincere condolences. The Coopers and Murchisons Families
Michael Lipscomb
February 23, 2026 at 12:58 amRest in Peace, Uncle Mike !! At first I called you Big Mike because you were, hollering, Daaad Big Mike is here and Margarite. Going to miss you and all the laughter you brought, the stories you told, the trips i was able to go to. Being around you, my dad, Uncle George Henderson, J. Trotter, G. Mask, I had the BEST UNCLES. Lessons told, lessons learned, Thank You Uncle Mike, Heaven is just got brighter with laughter and everyone has a glass in there hand. Thanks again, love you ! Michael Lipscomb