Mr. Carl H. "Bink" Binkley age 75 of the Hiwassee Community in Smith County died peacefully January 12, 2017, at his home after a long battle with cancer.  Born in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Carl Henry "Bill" Binkley Sr. and Willie Collins Binkley.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Peterbilt.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Linda Jo King Binkley; three children:  Michael (Jan) Binkley, Pamela Binkley, Paul Gudde; two sisters:  Beverly (Butch) VanHook, Anita (Wendell) Edwards; two grandchildren:  Kacey Meeks, Brad Burton; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to your local animal shelter.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME , in charge of arrangements. www.ligonbobo.com