of Conway, AR
December 14, 1934 - November 5, 2016
Carthel T. Pinkston, Sr., 81, died on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was a proud veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, serving a tour in Germany. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and his Master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Bertha Pinkston. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Cullum Pinkston; his son, Carthel Ted Pinkston, Jr., of Greenbrier, Arkansas; his daughter, Paula Pinkston Matlock and his son-in-law, Mike Matlock, of Mooresville, North Carolina; granddaughters Madelyn, Marlee, and Mila Matlock and grandniece Kristina Wright, all of Mooresville, North Carolina; and six sisters.
Graveside will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 7, 2016, at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, November 6, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Wilma, I am so sorry to learn of Carthel Passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I learned to late to attend the services..
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for the entire Pinkston family. May God comfort and keep you during this time of loss.
To the entire Pinkston family: so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
I am sorry to hear that your husband and father of your family has passed into the destiny we will all face. We are sorry we are not able to share in the service with you but we are unable to come so far. My prayers will go before your service. Blessings from your cousin Alton and my wife Delois.
To Ted and Family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, cherish your memories.