Clarence Pinkerton Jr.

“Lucky” “Pete”

Born June 13 1947
Died July 20,2020

At the age of 73. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Vivian K Johnson, his parents Clarence Sr and Zella Mae, his beloved grandmother Nellie and grandfather Clarence Pinkerton , his granddaughter Lauren Victoria Pinkerton and His loyal companions: Spike, Pepper, Shadow, Scout, Baby Girl and Rainy.

Pete was a 1965 graduate of Hamlin High School. He went on to receive 4 Engineering Degrees at Marshall, WVU, De Anza and West Valley Colleges respectively. He completed his schooling all while working full-time, and landing him in Santa Clara, CA. Once in California, he became a business owner by opening “The Hybrid House.” It was after that he started what would become his 2nd job, Bass Fishing. Yes, you could say, “He was Hooked!” Then life brought the love of his life back to him. He had everything he needed, his trophy wife, time for fishing, his children and the start of his grandchildren. Pete and Vicky retired to Alabama to be closer to their family. And there Our Dad became the most amazing Grandpa ever!

He leaves his legacy behind-
Cynthia (Ken), Julia (Tim) Michael (Colleen) Ryan And April (Richard).
His beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren-
Leslie and Caden
Michael (Tiffany)- Mikey & Zayden
Macy - RJ
Tori (Nick)
Tyler
Kyle (Naomi) -Hank & Ruby
Kailee- Camden, Chase
Jacob (Caitlin)- Turbo
Madison and Sammy.
His sister Readith (Hal)- neice Amy , nephew David(Leslie)
Brother in law’s: Keith “HillBilly” (Judy) and Brad
Brothers in Life: Vernon(Lori) Paul (Tamara) Mickey (Sue) Terry “TJ” (Nancy) Pat (Tamra) Bob (Sharon) John (Diane)
Sister in Life: Tawana

There will be a Memorial Service Sept. 18, 2020 at Koontz Funeral Home, 238 walnut St. Hamlin WV 25523

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