Deacon Jimmie L. Stinson passed away May 8, 2012, at Hopice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. A native of Meriwether County, GA, he relocated to Toledo in 1953 and joined True Vine Missionary Church where he remained a devoted member until his passing. Over the years, he served his church in many capacities including Sunday school teacher. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1957, and was Chairman of the Deacon Board for 14 years. He was also a member of the Deacons and Deaconess Association of Toledo since 1961 and served as their president. Deacon Stinson was also President of Spring School PTA, President of Woodward High School PTA, Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers, Toledo Council of PTA and a Life Member of the NAACP. In 1953, he married Janette Grooms and together they had five children. Deacon Stinson was employed by the Toledo Blade as a District Manager and retired in 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Elsie Stinson; brother, Melvin, and daughter, Vanessa Joy. He leaves to cherish his memory wife of 59 years, Janette Stinson; daughters, Cynthia (T) Weaver of Atlanta, GA, Janice Gaston of Toledo, OH, Sherri (David) Roberts of Lima, OH; son, Timothy (Norene) Stinson of Bettendorf, IA; sisters, Florine Ruffin of McDonough, GA, Iula Isom and Barbara Jean Phillips; brother, Sylvester (Billie) Stinson all of Atlanta, GA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, his True Vine Church Family, members of the Deacons and Deaconesses Association and many friends. Visitation will be Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. followed by wake services 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, family hour Saturday 11:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 12:00 noon True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Melvin Barnes officiant, interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. www.dalefh.com