George C. Pinney

George C. Pinney, 93, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana, a son of the late Russell and Luella (Morse) Pinney. He served in the U.S. Army during the end of World War II in the Philippines and in Europe following the war. He retired as a mechanic from the City of Fort Wayne in 1992. He was a member at East Allen County Church of Christ. He was also a member at VFW Post 1421. Surviving family include his wife, Betty Pinney; children, Karen (Jim) Cagnet, Mark (Barbara) Pinney, and Gary (Laura) Pinney; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ellen (Jack) Engle. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his brothers, Jack and Ralph Pinney; and half-brothers, Max and Lee Pinney. A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Allen County Church of Christ or American Alzheimer’s Association.