Layton Pinkston passed away September 19, 2022.
He was born January 1, 1936 to Lavell Pinkston and Carrie B. (Brown) Pinkston. Layton attended Bethel school graduating in 1956.
Layton married Helen Bowen on January 15, 1957.
For a brief time, Layton worked a few other jobs at Shawnee Mill, Jonco and 20 plus years he was the bus mechanic for Bethel schools. Layton was born and raised on the farm that he worked that has been in the family for over 100 years. He served on the county fair board for 22 years, served on Shawnee Conservation district for 20 years and RC&D for 15 years.
Preceding Layton in death were his parents, Lavell Pinkston, and Carrie B. (Brown) Pinkston. Six Sisters, Ruth, Mae, Minnie, Opal, Emma, and Martha. Four brothers Lee, Noel, Wayne, and Ted.
Layton is survived by his wife, Helen Pinkston, two sons and one daughter-in-law Gary Pinkston of the home, Phillip and Debra Pinkston of Mcloud, two daughters and one son-in-law Sherri Cannon and Gary Marler of Shawnee, Cara and Mike Wooten of Shawnee. Grandchildren – Lucas Cannon and Susan Wilson of Shawnee, Bo and Brittany Cannon of Shawnee, Jessie and Jacob Jones of Shawnee, Holden and Bobbi Pinkston of Shawnee, Hunter Pinkston of Mcloud, and Austin Wooten of Shawnee and nine great grandchildren.
Services were held September 26, 2022 at Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church in Bethel Acres with Reverend Larry Sparks, Reverend Mark Compton, Reverend John Mixon and Reverend Bill Leveridge officiating. Burial followed at Blackburn Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
