John H. Pinkney, son of the late Johnnie and Luella Scurry Pinkney, was born June 23, 1913, in Newberry, South Carolina. He departed this life on August 16, 1991, in East Orange Veterans Memorial Hospital.

He was affectionately called "Big John" and was a father figure for his younger brothers and sisters. John grew up on a farm and loved playing baseball. He played with the "Carmel City Pond Giants" of North Carolina until he entered the U.S. Army.

A veteran of World War II, he was a Technician Fourth Grade. Among his military decorations are the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star and Good Conduct Medal. Upon honorable discharge, he moved to Trenton, New Jersey and once again took up his favorite sport, playing for the "Trenton Warriors" baseball team.

He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, four brothers Colie of Trenton, Emanuel Muhammad of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, and Alfred and William Pinkney of Washington, D.C.; five sisters Maryam Muhammad of Trenton, Bennie Murphy and Rose Oden of Jersey City, Ethel Taylor and Nancy Yates of Washington, D.C.; a friend, Clara Hairston; two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held Thursday, August 22, 1991, at 1 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Chapel officiated by the Rev. Hubert H. Hunter with interment following at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Contributor: M MUHAMMAD (51038278)

Note: A transcription error occurs on the official VA headstone and/or record at Brig Gen Wm C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, Burlington County, New Jersey. As of February 28, 2022, his family has taken steps to notify the VA to correct the birth year official record and headstone. See also https://www.fold3.com/record/26198484/john-h-pinkney-social-security-death-index