Mr. Jerry Lynn Pinkard was born January 18, 1956 in Dllas, Texas to the parentage of Barbara Royal and Aubrey Gaines.

Jerry was preceded in death by: his parents, grandmother, Obbie Lee Royal "Big Mama"; brothers, Donald Ray Pinkard and Jackie Wayne Pinkard.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his sisters, Debra Johnson (Darrin) and Felicia Norman (Ricky) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
If my parting has left a void;
then fill it with remembered joy.
My life's been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times,
a loved one's touch.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.