After a life of love and quiet grace, Michael Joseph Pinson of Festus, MO has passed.
Here is a glimpse of the life he lived, in his family's own remembrance.
Michael spent his working life as ['drywall taper and painter'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
The lessons of a parent travel forward, often without their name attached.
Michael Joseph Pinson was born on January 24, 1970 in Festus, MO. He was the son of John Henry "Abe" & Helen Marie (nee Schutte) Pinson. He died on April 24, 2026 in Festus, MO at the age of 56. He is survived by his long-time love, Lucy Scott; his children, Jade, Jacob & Mitchell, and he had special relationships with Matthew & Sarah; his siblings, Vicky (David) Tomber, Connie (Tom) Christopher, his twin sister, Margaret (Eddie) Valle & Steven (Trina) Pinson; and one grandchild, Ashton. Mike loved bbq's, fishing and country music. He worked as a drywall taper and painter. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Bryan Pinson and Mark Pinson.
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