Jimmy Brinkley

Graveside services for Jimmy Leon Brinkley are scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, Texas, under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. David Hart and Rev. Ralph Gourley officiating.  Serving as pallbearers are Earl, Tony, Ryan, Jacob, Chad Brinkley, and Johnny Brinkley.

Jimmy passed from his earthly home to his eternal one on March 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones with a smile, ready to see his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Jimmy was born on December 8, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Leon Everett and Bessie Marie (Childress) Brinkley.  The family moved back to Texas shortly after his birth.  Jimmy attended school in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School with a School equivalent degree in 1973.  Jimmy proudly served in the United States National Guard.  After serving his country, Jimmy began working as a Taxi cab driver for several years.  He later worked at the Whitesboro Truckstop until 1994.  Due to injuries he sustained from an automobile accident, he became disabled and was forced into early retirement.  Jimmy will always be remembered for his sense of humor; he could make friends easily with his quick-witted personality.  He was a talented cartoon artist; he would draw many Disney cartoon characters, always with a joke.  Jimmy was devoted to believing in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and always ready to share his favorite scriptures.  Jimmy was an avid sports fan.  He watched all the sports channels and kept up from local to colleges and especially the pros.  He loved the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars and was a massive fan of the Texas Rangers.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Magallanes, and son-in-law Manuel Magallanes; Daughter Rachel Elizabeth Brinkley; granddaughter Karina Hayes and grandson-in-law Ty Hays; and Grandson Diego Magallanes.

Jimmy was preceded in death by: his parents; sister Vickie Brinkley; and nephew Colton Brinkley.