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1945 James 2021

James "Elrod" Rinks

March 18, 1945 — November 2, 2021


James "Elrod" Rinks

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 18, 1945 the son of the late Oscar Elmer and Martha Maybelle Ward Rinks.

Elrod, as he was known by everyone, loved big trucks and specialized in big truck tires while he worked for J&R Tire Shop from 1990 until 2005. He also ran Thrashers Truck Stop in Savannah with Ben Winborn. Elrod was a people person and loved being with his family.

He departed this life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 15 days.

Elrod is survived by two sisters, Martha Barnett of Rogersville, Alabama and Shirley Stanfill of Selmer, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Oscar "Pete" Rinks, Johnny Wayne Rinks, and James Carroll "Pillhead" Rinks.
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Friday, November 5, 2021

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Graham Cemetery

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