Daniel Edward Pinkston, age 74, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Lake Regional Health Center in Osage Beach, Missouri surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on January 6, 1948 to George Bruce and Anna Pinkston in Kokomo, Indiana.

Dan served in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War from 1965-1968. Dan was a collector of many things, from books, stamps, match box cars, coins, to anything military or history. Dan always enjoyed going to the coin shop and visiting with Brian any chance he could.

Dan is survived by his wife Dona Sue Pinkston, a sister Betty (Ken) Waisner of Kokomo, Indiana, a brother James Pinkston of Kokomo, Indiana, his daughters; Cathie (Kyle) Vanover of Rayville, Missouri, Sheila (Bill) Brown of Clinton, Missouri, Tracey (Mike) Parker of Clinton, Missouri, and his grandkids; Jacob Callahan of Clinton, Missouri, Kayla Callahan of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Nick Childers of Olathe, Kansas, and Kyle Wilson of Richmond, Missouri, Jackie Brown of St. Paul, Minnesota and two great grandkids; Ben and Mason Childers, along with many nieces and nephews.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents George and Anna Pinkston, his infant son Michael Bruce Pinkston and a sister Pat Bean.

Dan will be extremely missed by his family especially by his daughter Cathie and his buddy Jacob who was by his side to the end.

Dan's wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private ceremony at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Daniel Pinkston Memorial and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.