Obituary for Henry E. Pinkney
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Henry E. Pinkney
Henry E. Pinkney was born on October 27, 1946, to the late Armand and Carrie Pinkney in Baton Rouge, LA. He is preceded in death by his brother, Armand Pinkney. Gene departed this life peacefully on September 22, 2023.
Gene was raised in Natchez, MS and was a member of the Zion Chapel AME Church. As a teenager, Gene and his brother, Armand, would congregate in a place affectionately known as the “Hole” with neighborhood friends to fellowship, and provide stylish haircuts. Gene attended Sadie V. Thompson High where he excelled in academics as well as football and basketball. He was the first All-American from Mississippi to lead his high school basketball team to a state championship in 1961. After graduating from high school in 1964, Gene attended the University of Missouri after receiving a full basketball scholarship. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1968 with a BS Degree in Education and became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. In 1967, Gene married the late Shirley Henderson and became the proud parents of one daughter, Tresa. After college, he worked in Michigan and Missouri before relocating to Maryland in 1983.
Once in Maryland, Gene embraced another sport: softball. He started playing for IBM then expanded to local leagues and travel teams for over the next forty years. During this time, he won over 100 championships. Gene was known for engaging in deep conversations about sports philosophy especially basketball. He loved to play softball, but tailgating was his favorite “must do” activity after the games. Gene used this opportunity to share his extensive music collection and the ultimate adult beverage with his teammates. He had a special place in his heart for softball, mainly for the camaraderie and making new friends.
Gene leaves to cherish his memory, loving daughters, Tresa, and Angelia (Willie) Moore; sister-in-law Clara Pinkney; father figure to Courtney Haynes and Darius Pugh; beloved devoted companion Deborah Pugh and host of relatives and friends.
Gene lived a full life and leaves a legacy of memories with whomever knew him. We will miss his smile, humor, and charming personality. You will remain in our hearts forever...until we meet again.
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Henry E. Pinkney
Henry E. Pinkney was born on October 27, 1946, to the late Armand and Carrie Pinkney in Baton Rouge, LA. He is preceded in death by his brother, Armand Pinkney. Gene departed this life peacefully on September 22, 2023.
Gene was raised in Natchez, MS and was a member of the Zion Chapel AME Church. As a teenager, Gene and his brother, Armand, would congregate in a place affectionately known as the “Hole” with neighborhood friends to fellowship, and provide stylish haircuts. Gene attended Sadie V. Thompson High where he excelled in academics as well as football and basketball. He was the first All-American from Mississippi to lead his high school basketball team to a state championship in 1961. After graduating from high school in 1964, Gene attended the University of Missouri after receiving a full basketball scholarship. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1968 with a BS Degree in Education and became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. In 1967, Gene married the late Shirley Henderson and became the proud parents of one daughter, Tresa. After college, he worked in Michigan and Missouri before relocating to Maryland in 1983.
Once in Maryland, Gene embraced another sport: softball. He started playing for IBM then expanded to local leagues and travel teams for over the next forty years. During this time, he won over 100 championships. Gene was known for engaging in deep conversations about sports philosophy especially basketball. He loved to play softball, but tailgating was his favorite “must do” activity after the games. Gene used this opportunity to share his extensive music collection and the ultimate adult beverage with his teammates. He had a special place in his heart for softball, mainly for the camaraderie and making new friends.
Gene leaves to cherish his memory, loving daughters, Tresa, and Angelia (Willie) Moore; sister-in-law Clara Pinkney; father figure to Courtney Haynes and Darius Pugh; beloved devoted companion Deborah Pugh and host of relatives and friends.
Gene lived a full life and leaves a legacy of memories with whomever knew him. We will miss his smile, humor, and charming personality. You will remain in our hearts forever...until we meet again.