Andrew Pinckney Straughn

Andrew Pinckney Straughn died at home on October 1st at age 88 from complications of Alzheimer's. Pinckney was born at home in Purdue Hill, Alabama, in 1937 to Mary Palmer Gaillard Straughn. His father died two months before Pinckney was born, so he was raised by his wonderful mother, grandmother, two aunts, and the people of his small community. He attended the local one-room grammar school before continuing through the Monroe County school system and graduating from Monroe County High in Monroeville.

Following high school, Pinckney attended Auburn University, earning a BS in Finance, and, following graduation, moved to Atlanta, where he briefly worked at Arthur Anderson as an auditor. Pinckney moved to the Trust Company of Georgia, later Sun Trust and now Truist, where he found true enjoyment connecting with and serving his customers. In 2002, after 41 years, Pinckney retired as the head of Trust Administration.

In 1973, Pinckney met Nan Johnstone on the MARTA bus, and they were married in December of that year.

Two fine sons followed: Thomas Pinckney Straughn in 1976 and Palmer Johnstone Straughn in 1981. Pinckney is survived by his wife, Nan; sons Thomas (Natalie) and Palmer (Sara); granddaughters Isabel and Iris; cousins Rene Austin, Agee Broughton (Mary), Ann McGee (Ben — deceased); and brother-in-law Tom Johnstone (Deuard). He is predeceased by his mother and father, Mary Palmer and Pinckney Straughn, and the aunts who raised him, Ida and Elizabeth Gaillard.

Pinckney was always a gracious host, respectful of others, amiable and kind, with a beautiful Southern accent. Blessed with a green thumb, Pinckney's greatest hobby was spending countless hours working in his yard, caring for his plants and the many backyard birds. His beautiful camellia bushes were among his proudest accomplishments. He was also a remarkable baker. He dedicated much of his free time to the community of Atlanta through Buckhead Christian Ministries, the Task Force for the Homeless, and Covenant Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service celebrating Pinckney's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on October 29 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2461 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Covenant Presbyterian or supporting research and care for families facing Alzheimer's through the Alzheimer's Association.