Thomas McNeil Pinner Jr.

Dr. Thomas Pinner has finished his earthly work. He rejoices now with the One he has loved, studied, taught and modeled - a good and faithful servant for 86 years. He leaves the love of his life, Elnora his helpmate, support and dedicated wife of 65 years. He was deeply proud of his family and is survived by his son, Doug (Pamela) Pinner, daughter, Vivian (Jeff) Watson, and grandchildren; Felicia, Alex, Nicole and Christian, and his sister Violet Forgette, and many nieces and nephews. His genuine, honorable and principled life never waivered. He truly loved others with the love of Christ. People felt it, knew it, and were changed by it. He had gifts of preaching, ministering, counseling and true friendship. Dr. Pinner’s huge library reflected his pursuit of knowledge and his lifelong quest for information and understanding. He loved animals – especially cats, giving them unique names that fit their personality. He appreciated God’s creation and was able to travel, seeing much of the world with Elnora by his side. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on Oct. 30, 1931; graduated from Landon HS, JJC (now JU), Stetson Univ. (B.A, M.A) where he served as a Trustee. M. Div. from Southern Seminary , D. Min. from Union Seminary, Richmond. He served as Pastor for several congregations; First Baptist Bunnell, FL, North Hialeah Bapt, FL, First Baptist Staunton, VA, and 17 years at Seminole Heights Bapt Tampa. After “retirement” he served two years at the IBTS, Prague, nine years as Minister of Pastoral Care, Bayshore Baptist, Tampa, and Interim Pastor at Hendricks Avenue - Jacksonville, College Park - Orlando and North Gate Baptist - Tampa. He was the best of what a man should be. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Bayshore Baptist, Stetson Univ. or CBF Lakeland FL Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 2:00 P.M., Dec. 1, 2017, Bayshore Baptist Church, 3111 Morrison Ave., Tampa, FL 33629. www.BlountCurryCarrollwood.com