Joseph Pinkston

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.” 40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44 The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.watchtower.org/e/200809/article_01.htm

Lou & Chuck,

We were so shocked to learn of Joe's passing and can't begin to imagine what heartache you must be going through.  Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Take care,

Jim & Susie Mitchell

Ruth Ann, so sorry to hear about Joe.  Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything or just need to talk.  Be strong as I know you are.

It is very hard to put into words the sorrow I feel for your loss Ruth Ann, Devon Aspin, as well as the rest of his family. Joe was nice man. Always a smile and fun person to be around. I will miss hearing his special chirping sound only he could make. God Bless him, and all of you.   Sincerely  Chris Berry 

I am so sorry Ruth Ann...You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. 

Ruth Ann, Chuck & Lou,

Julie & I extend our deepest sympothy to you, it was a shock to hear that is still hard to believe. Joe will be missed by many.