John R. Sinks Jr.

John R. Sinks, Jr., 83, formerly of Ft. Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Nazareth, PA. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou (Akers) Sinks, with whom he shared over 46 years of loving marriage.

Born in Ft. Wayne, John was the son of the late John and Norene (Williams) Sinks, Sr. He graduated from Northside High School, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He earned his BA degree from Indiana University, and later earned a Masters Degree in Education from Ball State University. He was a guidance counselor and government teacher at Elmhurst High School for 38 years, retiring in 1993. John was a public servant to the people of Indiana, serving in both the State House and Senate for 32 consecutive years. He also enjoyed being a very active member of the Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, and Trinity Episcopal Church.

Survivors: son John Sinks, III, and his wife Lisa of Bethlehem, PA; grandson Dane Sinks.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, December 17, in Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St., Ft. Wayne, 46802. Friends may call from 2 PM to 4 PM on Sunday at Kluehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 420 W. Wayne St., Ft. Wayne, and also from 10 AM until time of services at church on Monday. Memory tributes may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com