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1943 - 2022
 John Alan Pinkerman, 79, of Lesage, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. He passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side after an eight year battle with cancer. John was a graduate of Scott High School, Madison, WV, in 1961. He continued his education at Marshall University where he earned a Bachelors in Education in 1971. This started John’s love for service. He was a social studies teacher at Fairland High School until 1981. He continued his life of service when he took a job with Lions Club International where he served WV, OH and KY as an International Staff Representative until 1988. He completed his work in service as a District Scout Executive for the Tri-State Area Boy Scouts of America and retired after 20 years of service. John was a member of Cox Landing United Methodist Church for 49 years where he played the bass guitar for the “Cox Landing Fine Choir” and a current member of Huntington First Church of the Nazarene for the last six years. John had many loves and baseball was one of them. He prided himself in visiting all MLB stadiums in North America but the Pirates were forever his favorite team. He loved cheering on The Herd and attended most home and away games and all bowl games. He enjoyed his service with the Lions Club and was Charter President for the Lesage Lions Club for the past 50 years. He served as State Secretary for 20 years. The Lions Club gave him the opportunity to serve others as well as the opportunity to travel the world prompting Lionism. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Kris “Koo Koo” Pinkerman, Lesage; his father, John I. Pinkerman, Huntington; his mother, Geneva Bledsoe, Barboursville; grandparents, Rev. Frank and Bertie Pinkerman, Huntington; and special grandparents that raised him, Moses and Pauline Alley, Clothier, WV. He is survived by his wife of 58 wonderful years, Donna Pinkerman, Lesage; his daughter, Johnna (David) Adams, Lesage; his precious grandchildren, Jordan (Mallory) Adams, Barboursville and Sydney (Trevor) Crewey, Lexington, KY. He had one most precious great-grandson Renick Adams Crewey, Lexington, Ky; two sisters and one brother, Betsy (Bill) White of Fernando Beach, FL, Cathy (Harold) Fortner, St. Mary, GA and David (Charlene) Bledsoe of LaGrange, OH. John had a very special bond with the Thomas Family. He considered them his brothers and sisters and loved all his nieces and nephews unconditionally. He is also survived by his faithful companion Dolly. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in his memory to be made to WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation C/O Lisa Keffer, P.O. Box 33, Pax, WV 25904. Family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marc Price officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Brenda Ferrell Dyess
Friday December 30, 2022 at
2:24 PM
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Grew up next door to John. Guess he was my 1st, friend. Have many fond memories of him over the years. I know he will be missed by many.
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Eliezer & Morelia Gonzalez
Thursday December 29, 2022 at
11:02 AM
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May the Lord comfort the hearts of all family members and all who loved him with the Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ Jesus.
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Wyckoff Davis Family
Tuesday December 27, 2022 at
2:14 PM
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I know Heaven is shining, but our hearts still
hurt. What started out as vacationing the same week, turned into an annual friendship & now our Marshall beach family-forever! ??
So thankful for the memories and the love he gave his family & friends, especially our youngest.?? He told me, “it’s important to know where you’ll spend eternity.” Several times John spoke about Heaven & “getting it right with, God”. There’s no doubt in my mind he & KooKoo are putting MU on Heavens map. One day we will all be together “week 27”.
Your wings were ready, our hearts were not!
We love you all!
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Susie Eavenson
Tuesday December 27, 2022 at
12:18 PM
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Dear Pinkerman family, I am just so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was always so very good to me. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers.
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Betty Copley
Tuesday December 27, 2022 at
9:29 AM
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I am sorry for your loss. John was a client of mine at BB&T for many years, and I considered him a friend. He was a wonderful caring person. I know he will be missed by many people. Prayers of comfort to the family and friends.
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Kathy Baker Haynie
Tuesday December 27, 2022 at
7:16 AM
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I attended Fairland High School from 1973-1976. I was his baseball statistician and friend. I am sorry for your loss. He was a very special person and I’m sure he will be missed in his community
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Charlotte J Fuchs
cfuchs@robinent.com
Tuesday December 27, 2022 at
6:51 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Pinkerman was by far my favorite teacher in high school. May God hold you in His arms and see you thru this tough time.
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Connie Lacy
Saturday December 24, 2022 at
8:28 AM
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John and I were fellow 1961 graduates of Scott High. John was kind, nice, and always pleasant. It was an honor to know him. My sympathy to his wife and family.
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