Thomas Alvin Pinner
November 25, 1916 ~ March 6, 2005
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Thomas Alvin Pinner Jr., 88 of 105 White Oak Road ext., Arden went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2005.
Mr. Pinner was born on November 25, 1916 to the late Thomas Alvin Pinner and Ollie Lance Pinner. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Aline David, Ruth Cochrane, Katherine Cole, Gladys Nettles, and a brother, Robert Pinner.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mr. Pinner was co-owner of Y&P Trucking and owned multiple businesses in Buncombe and Henderson Counties before he retired to become a cattle farmer, which he enjoyed and was still active.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sarah Redmond Pinner of the home; a brother, Cecil Pinner and a daughter, Kay Lewis, both of Arden; son, Thomas Alvin (Buddy) Pinner III and his wife Madeline of Skyland and a step-son Ronnie Frady and his wife Betsy of Fletcher; four grandchildren, Lisa Presley of Arden, Thomas Alvin (Bud) Pinner IV of Skyland, Doug Pinner of Asheville, Cindy Lewis of St. Pete Beach Florida; four step grandchildren, Fonda Frady, Crystal Carver, Candy Higgins, and Shane Frady all of Fletcher; and nine great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday 4:00 P.M. in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard with Father Victor Mansfield officiating.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road in Arden is in charge of arrangements.
With heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your loved one. May God’s peace and love surround you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Nancy Israel Jervis
Buddy,Madeline,Bud and Doug, So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are praying for you all. Love, Lisa and Monteze Weeks
Sarah, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in his love. We will continue to remember you in our prayers. I’m glad I got to spend a little time with you at Universal. All our love. Bobbie and Shirley
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THE MORGAN’S. PAUL, KAREN, BAILEY, & KINSLEY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil & Sue Penland
My prayers are with your family.
Sarah, Kaye & family,
So sorry to read about ‘Tom A’. I
know you all will miss him. Mother
(Grace Cochran Brown) thought the world of him and of course her
beloved Ruth.
To all of the Pinner family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were always so kind to us.We will fondly remember Tom A. With love and sympathy to all of you. Patty Neamand , Missy Hollifield and Peggy Romero.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill& Catherine
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ronnie.
Jan Sherlock
Kay-
I just wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear of your loss and that you are in my thoughts. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dear Kay and Family, I was very sad to hear of the loss of your beloved father. My sincerest condolences to you. Please let me know if you need anything. May the loving arms of the Lord bring you comfort as only he can. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you always and especially during this difficult time.
Sarah,
We will remember the many years we spent living next door to a great neighbor and friend. It will not be the same when we come to visit without Tom A. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and so thankful that your Loving Father is providing peace, comfort and hope in the days to follow. Love, Trish, Ron, and Meredith
Our Sympathy to the entire Pinner Family. May God comfort you in your loss. James & Helen Souther