Leslie Wilber

Pinkley

Leslie Wilber Pinkley was born on September 26, 1926 near Lesterville. His parents were Nelson and Myrtle Miller Pinkley. He passed away at his home March 3, 2019 at the age of 92 years, five months and five days.

On August 9, 1949, Leslie and Betty Ann George were married. They were the parents of three children, Barb, Jim and Janet. Jim preceded him in death on October 18, 2018. Leslie was a Charter Member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a member of the Lesterville Lion's Club.

In addition to his parents and his son, Leslie was preceded in death by four sisters, and three brothers.

Leslie is survived by his wife Betty, two daughters, Barb (Dan) Garrison and Janet Pinkley, daughter-in-law, Margie Pinkley, four grandchildren, Lesley, (Scott) Sanders, Dana (Jeremy) Myers, Dawn (Brad) Curl and Heather (Bart) Sandoval. Eight great-grandchildren, Everett Pierce, Bailey and Brendan Myers, Alexis and Callen Curl, Bart IV, Chris and Arianna Sandoval. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins, and all of his family is saddened by his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, March 5 ^th 10 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church

Funeral Services follow at 11 AM

Minister: Pastor Steve Colquitt

Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jerry Pinkley, John Sanders, Jeremy Myers, Brendan Myers, Bart Sandoval and Brad Curl

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: The Gideon's or the Fellowship Baptist Church Food Pantry