James Edwin Brinkley's Obituary
James Edwin Brinkley, 67 of Irving, Texas passed away June 2, 2017. He was born May 10, 1950, to Bob W. Brinkley and Winnie Mae Evans Brinkley in Fabens, Texas. He married Kathy Rogers on September 15, 1972 in Irving, Texas. Jim served in the US Navy from February 25, 1971 to February 24, 1977 as a Radio Man, second class. Preceded in death by his parents, Winnie Mae and Bob Brinkley; brother, Bill Brinkley, and sister, Lera Brinkley. Jim is survived by his wife, Kathy Brinkley of Irving, Texas; daughters, Jalyn McCain and her husband, Mason D. McCain, Jeananne Brinkley and fiancee’, Raymundo Rivera; sister-in-law, Betty Brinkley; grandchildren, Jason James McCain and Brianna Lynn Brinkley. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Restland Funeral Home. A graveside service for Jim Brinkley will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Restland Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243.
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