James Ray Pinkston Obituary

The memory of James Ray Pinkston of Jacksboro, Tennessee, born in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ray Pinkston to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Nathaniel Pinkston and Rosie Lee Buckner (Vaughn); and his stepfather Everett "Buck" Buckner. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Pinkston; his children, Jeffery Scott (Christine), James Eric (Jennifer) and Jill Corrigan (Chris); his sister Patricia Talley (Charles); and his grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Jordan, Michael, Cara, Savannah, Brianna, Robert, Jenna Leigh and Mollie.