APRIL 23, 1952 – OCTOBER 30, 2026
In the Care of Laird Funeral Home
Funeral services for James Lewis Pinkston, 74, of Chireno, were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Laird Funeral Home officiated by Anton Smikal. Interment was at Upper Chireno Cemetery. A visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. James passed away on October 30, 2026, in Chireno. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Nacogdoches to the late Lester James and Lucy (Cashat) Pinkston.
Born and raised in Nacogdoches County, James attended high school at Woden ISD. A hard worker and jack of all trades, he was skilled in mechanics, carpentry, and plumbing. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter who was already preparing for this year’s hunting season. James also enjoyed cooking for family and friends, often frying fish or barbecuing at gatherings. When he wasn’t cooking, he loved meeting his family at Golden Corral to see how much damage they could do to the buffet.
James loved God, prayed for his family each morning, and followed several televised church services. Above all, he cherished his family. A proud dad, granddad, brother, and uncle, he considered his grandchildren life’s greatest gift. Everyone who knew James will deeply miss him.
James is survived by his daughter, Shelley Hannah; daughter-in-law, Samantha Pinkston; grandchildren, Emily Grace Hannah, Ryleigh Jean Pinkston, and Caleb James Pinkston; sisters, Reta Alvis and husband, Roger, and Eva Mock and husband, Ronnie; and his brother, Bill Pinkston and wife, Lisa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester James and Lucy Pinkston; his former wife, Mary Jean Pinkston; and his son, Cody James Pinkston.
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