Jerry Lee Pinkston, 67, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 9915 Wright Dr., Midland, TX 79706. (Bring a chair if you would like to sit.)Jerry was born on October 7, 1948 to Izella and Carroll Pinkston in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Monahans High School and attended one year of college at Odessa College. He was drafted into the Marine Corps April 3, 1969 and served one year in Viet Nam and reached the rank of E-5, Sgt. within 18 months. Jerry always said that although his time in the Marine Corps was at a difficult time, he wouldn’t take anything for the experience. He was a VERY PROUD MARINE. He was a volunteer with Permian Basin Honor Flight and said it was his privilege to serve the other vets. Jerry never met a stranger and he loved to travel. This man was an honest, true Patriot.Some quotes from family and friends:“You could count on him to tell you the truth, no sugar coating”“He spoke his heart”“He was as big of a kid as the kids, but they respected him.”“He has made quite an impact on my son, and a lot more people out there.”“He was true in every sense of the word. True to his friends, family and most of all his Suzi, and everyone knew it.“He was a smile in action.”“The footprints he left on this earth are indelibly marked for the lessors to see and strive to duplicate.”He is survived by his wife, Suzi Pinkston and his siblings, Barbara Davis, Jim Pinkston, and Carolyn Redfearn.He is preceded in death by his son, Linn Pinkston and his parents.The family suggests memorials be donated in memory of Jerry to Permian Basin Viet Nam Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2178, Midland, TX 79702 or Defenders of Freedom, 320 Hwy 121 Suite 203, Coppell, TX 75019 (Website: http://defendersoffreedom.us/donate.php) ,
