Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sonja Walker Dingess; three sisters and six brothers.
He was a retired Supervisor from the WV Department of Highways and was a US Navy Veteran. Jim was a fabulous cook. Sunday dinners with PAPA Jim will forever be a fond memory for his family.
He is survived by his sons, James Rodney (Tracey) Dingess and Leonard Donald (Dolores) Dingess; grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Dingess and Matthew Halburn.
The funeral service will be a 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Cross Lanes with Pastor Larry Deskins officiating.