Thomas Perry Pinion, Jr. 87, of Bedford passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Centra’s Hospice Center in Lynchburg. He was born on May 24, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Pinion; and daughters, Janis Viars and Jacki Pinion.
Tom retired from Pinion Builders as owner/ operator. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a huge fan of the Petty Racing Team. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his children, Patrick Andrew Pinion, Perry Michael Pinion, Sr. and his wife, Phyllis; Judy Johnson and her husband, Sidney; Jill Neighbors and her husband, Warren; seven grandchildren, Perry Michael Pinion, Jr. and wife, Heather; Timothy Alan Pinion and wife, Ashleigh, John Viars, Jr. and wife, Kristy; Crystal Kiffer and her husband, Sam; Sidney Johnson, Jr. and wife, Elaine, Dawn Doland and Lauren Marie Neighbors.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Toms’ memory please consider, Bedford Centra Hospice, 1621 Whitfield Drive, Bedford, VA 24523.
A Graveside service and celebration of Tom’s life will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with Dr. Maurice “Butch” McCarthy officiating at Holy Land Cemetery in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.
****Directions to Holy Land Cemetery, 1060 Jericho Road, Bedford, VA 24523. The cemetery is located off of Dickerson Mill Road in Bedford VA. Turn Right on RT. 746 Dickerson Mill Road from 122 North Burks Hill Road. The cemetery is 3.0 miles on your right. Take the gravel road on right and stay to the right at the fork in the road. If need further directions please call Tharp Funeral Home Bedford, 540-586-3443.***