William Joseph Dinken, Jr., age 78, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Monday May 27, 2019. William was born August 9, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Dinken, Sr. and Cora Higgins Dinken. He is survived by his sister, Jeannine Dinken Rodgers; two nieces, Dana Rodgers Poole (Jeff) and Lisa Rodgers Roberts (Rick), and one nephew, Richard Neil Rodgers, Jr. (Lisa) and other relatives. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery with the Rev. James Etheridge officiating.