Leon E. (Mike) Sinks, 92, of Kentland died October 31, 2012 at Indiana Veterans Home of West Lafayette, Indiana. He was born April 21, 1920, in Morocco, Indiana, to the late Ernest and Florence (Reagan) Sinks. He graduated from Enos Public Schools in 1936. In 1943, he married Maxine Lane, who preceded him in death on November 24, 1975. He served as a medical technician in the United States Army during World War II. He was discharged October 30, 1946. In 1976, Mike married Mary Pardue Honn in Morocco, Indiana. Mary preceded him in death on September 15, 2004. Mike was a member of the United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Morocco Volunteer Fire Department, Morocco Go-Cart Club, and was a Cub Scout Pack 51 Leader. He worked for over 40 years with the Conrail Railroad Company that was formerly know as New York Central Railroad. Following his retirement in 1982, he worked part-time for Dick Berenda Auto Sales of Kentland. He enjoyed reading, bird watching, gardening, and going to flea markets. Mike also loved taking care of his cats and dog. Surviving Mike are his children; Michael Sinks (wife: Marcia) of Rensselaer, Ronald Sinks (wife: Dora) of Huron, and Patricia Parks of Brook. Also surviving Mike are 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren and long time friends Dick and Judy Berenda. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. (CST), Friday, November 2, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral services will be held there at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012 with Pastor Jack Snell officiating.. Interment to follow at Oakland Cemetery, Morocco, Indiana. Memorial donations may be made to the Newton County Animal Shelter or Guardian Angel Hospice of Lafayette, Indiana.