Ronald Hugh Pinson

It has been said that a person's most useful assets are not just a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help others. It can be said with assurance that Ronald Hugh Pinson possessed all these attributes in abundance and would model his life's journey consistent with these beliefs. It first must be noted that God was first and foremost in every choice Ron Pinson made. Ron was born in Bankhead, AL on March 4, 1937, and was one of four children born to the late Daniel M. and Evelyn Mink Pinson. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Pinson Browning. While in high school, Ron made three serious and carefully considered decisions. First, he would graduate from high school and attend Auburn University. He finished his degree in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn in three short years. He hitchhiked home from Auburn every weekend because his second (and most pressing) goal involved marrying his high school sweetheart, Janette Stacy. They were married on Saturday, February 7, 1959, and for the next 59 years, until her death in 2018, their love story never dimmed. That devotion grounded his life for all the rest of his days. The Monday following their wedding, they loaded up the 1955 Ford that Janette had bought and headed off to Georgia. Ron began his long and fulfilling association with The Georgia Power Company, fulfilling his three life goals in just a few weeks. He retired in 1992 as Vice-President of Engineering and Construction Services. Ron's career saw moves to Rome, Augusta, Albany and back to Newnan for their retirement years. In each of these stations of responsibility Ron built a total of five houses for his family. Ron's faith life found growth in the work of the different churches they attended. He eagerly taught Sunday School all his adult life. During their retirement back in Newnan Ron brought his wealth of Bible knowledge to the Martha Fuller Sunday School Class at Newnan First United Methodist Church. It was during these years that he served as chair of the building committee during the construction of the parish hall addition. He also served as a member of the trustees, finance committee and the administrative board. Ron's influence into the community was as a member of the White Oak Golden K Kiwanis Club. He was also a charter member of the Wesley Woods Kiwanis Club. He was actively involved in the construction of Wesley Woods of Newnan - Peachtree City. In the early morning hours of August 28, 2022, in the comfort of his home, the great God to whom Ronald Pinson had dedicated his entire life, looked down and said, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." It would only be appropriate that Janette was waiting for him with open arms. The care and well-being of his children was paramount for Ron. His daughters Janet Pinson King and her husband Joe, Carol Pinson Jordan and her husband Craig survive him. His cherished grandchildren are Joseph King, Jr., and Mary Evelyn King. His surviving sisters are Carolyn Rosser and Linda Lightfoot and her husband Jimmy. His brother-in-law Charles Browning also survives. A private graveside service is planned for the immediate family. For those who wish to honor Ron's life with a memorial gift, it is suggested that those be made to the Newnan First United Methodist Church 33 Greenville Street Newnan GA 30263. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory 770-253-4580. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com.

Ronald Hugh Pinson

March 4, 1937 - August 28, 2022