Philip E. Pinks

Philip E. Pinks, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 3:40 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born on September 7, 1941, in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Gracie (Allen) Pinks. On October 6, 1963, Philip married Janet Duffy and she survives in Dunkirk. Philip retired from Clark Equipment. He owned and operated the Crazy Horse Reception Hall for over twenty years. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School. Philip enjoyed auctions and was a licensed Auctioneer, he also liked fishing, camping, garage sales, playing guitar and spending time at Norris Lake in Tennessee. Also surviving are his two children: Tobin "Toby" (Melissa) Pinks of Celina and Bridget Dillinger of Bloomville; four grandchildren: Erin (Steve), Hunter, Chevy (Bailey) and Kenneth; three great-grandchildren: Alaina, Violet and Lane; three sisters: Joyce Whitaker, Sandy (Ed) McCracken and Debbie (Gregg) Garver; and Philip's dog, Dallas. Philip was preceded in death by four brothers: Alfred, Tommy, James and Billie; two sisters: Carol and Mary Ann; and nephew, Lamont. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville, with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Burial will be in Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk. The funeral service for Philip will be livestreamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7th. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 12-1 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville. &emsp;&emsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.