Malcolm Odell PINN Sr.

Malcolm Odell

Pinn Sr.

Malcolm Odell Pinn Sr. of Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at the age of 83. Born Nov. 11, 1924, in Lynchburg, Malcolm was the son of the late William Pinn and Pearl James Pinn.

Malcolm served in the U.S. Navy. Malcolm then worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady, N.Y., until he retired. Malcolm was a member of the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 I.B.P.O.E in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Malcolm was one of the original cooks at Hattie's Chicken Shack in Saratoga Springs. Malcolm loved to spend time with his family and friends.

He is predeceased by his first wife, Louise Mary Scott Pinn, who died in 1988, and his second wife, Gaynail Pinn, who passed earlier this year on April 25, 2008.

Malcolm's survivors include four sons, Malcolm Odell Pinn Jr. (Carolyn) of Schenectady, N.Y., Edward D. Pinn (Mary) of Schenectady, N.Y., Alphonse Pinn (Kathy) of Corinth, N.Y., and William Pinn (Sonya) of Vista, Calif.; three daughters, Bee Ann Pinn-Tucker (Marshall) of Schenectady, N.Y., Patricia Ross (William) of Columbus, Ga., and Muriel Pinn (Larry) of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; one brother, Forest Pinn (Constance) of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mamie Hewitt, Arnethia Hayes and Doris Woodson of Lynchburg; one aunt, Myrtle Downing of Exmore; two stepsons, Anthony and Matthias Wright of Lynchburg; one stepdaughter, Andrea Wright of Lynchburg; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and brother and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 100 Crescent St. (corner of Crescent Street and Jefferson Street), Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Viewing hours will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The Interment will be at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.