Obituaries

May 3, 1946 to September 2, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Charles Edward Pinks, 68, Francesville, passed away at 8:47 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2, at his daughter's home in Francesville. 

He was born on May 3, 1946 in Martin, KY to the late Caloup and Ruth Salyers Pinks. He married Carol Jean Stout on July 18, 1966 in Bailey's Corner, IN. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Lisa D. (Dewight) DePoy, Francesville, Daughter 
Trina L. (Jerry) Harris, Francesville, Daughter 
Laura K. (Brian Pierrou) Pinks, Francesville, Daughter 
Carl DePoy, Grandson 
Andrea DePoy, Granddaughter 
Lacey Shultz, Granddaughter 
Kolton Pinks, Grandson 
Elyssa Pinks, Granddaughter 
Lilly Banks, Great Granddaughter 
Bill Pinks, Hamlet, Brother 
Mack (Pam) Pinks, Stanton, KY, Brother 
Barbara Decker, LaPorte, Sister 
Cindy Kraus, LaPorte, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Beverly Jean Pinks, Daughter 
Kimberlee Jean DePoy, Granddaughter 
Elanea Jean Pinks, Granddaughter 
Doc Marshall, Brother 
Ernie Pinks, Brother 
Lee Pinks, Brother 
Virgil Pinks, Brother 
James Toy Pinks, Infant Brother 
Dolly Jean Karch, Sister 
Ethel Mae Feddler, Sister 
Sandra Kay Arnett, Sister 
Dorothy Marie Pinks, Infant Sister 

Mr. Pinks was a Vietnam veteran. He honorably served with the U.S. Army 919th Engineer Company 11th Armored Cavalry. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion Post #228 and Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was a lifetime member of the Blackhorse Association. He loved God very much and enjoyed reading the Bible. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He liked bluegrass music. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hero to each of his daughters. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.,Thursday at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Sept. 5), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial donations may be given to The Francesville American Legion Post #228 or Winamac VFW Post #1728.