James David Rinks (Curley), 82, was born on November 1, 1930 in McNairy County, Tennessee, to Elmer and Martha Rinks, passed away on January 8, 2013, at home surrounded by his family.

Curley was full of life and could fix anything that he set his mind to. Early in life, he drove a truck and later became a school bus driver. Fishing was a hobby that he enjoyed but most of all, Curley, loved taking trips with his dear friend Pam.

Curley was survived by wife, Shirley Rinks; daughter, Andrea and Craig Cagle; son, David Rinks and Julie Brown; daughter, Jennifer and Eddie Eller. Plus grandchildren, Katie Cravens, Andrew Cravens, Haley Cravens; James David Rinks, Hannah Rinks; and Jenny Jo Bilbrey.  Also, survived by his brother, Eugene and Marie Rinks; sister-in-law, Wilma Ruth Rinks, and several nieces and nephews in McNairy County.

He was preceded in death by one infant child; his parents; sister, Verbal Noe; and brother, Junior Rinks of McNairy County.