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James William "Jim" Pinkney

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James William 'Jim' Pinkney Dr. James William "Jim" Pinkney, 66, of Greenville and Washington died Monday, April 13, 2009. The family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jim received a BA degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris; an MA degree from Hollins University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. He spent 10 years in the Counseling Center at the University of Nebraska before moving to the ECU Counseling Center in 1983. In 1992, he joined the faculty in the Department of Counselor and Adult Education. He retired as a Professor Emeritus, after 25 years of dedicated service as a teacher, presenter, and author. In 2008 he was named a Distinguished Reviewer by the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Lucina Pinkney. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; brother, Ron and wife, Judy; nieces, Beth and Sara and her husband, Joe; great-nephew Carson; and his many friends at the River and in the Jungle. A loving husband, colleague and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph Ciechalski Counselor Education Scholarship Fund, ECU College of Education; the ECU Education Foundation; or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Apr. 16, 2009.

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JoEllen Fussell

April 16, 2009

I will sorely miss my "rocking chair/reading" buddy during our summertime beach trips to the Taylor Cottage.

Pat Adams

April 16, 2009

Jim was a kind and gentle man and his sweet welcoming smile will be sorely missed. What a grand life he had and I am ever so thankful he allowed me to peridically join him and Kathy in that walk, especially on those wonderful weekends at the river. Jim played a mean game of Trivial Pursuit and could mix the best Sunday morning Bloody Mary on the Pamlico. His favorite seasons were baseball and football and he never let us forget that. ECU has lost a wonderful supporter and we have lost a fine friend but his memory and love will always be with us. Pat (and John) Adams

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