Philip Pinks owned the Crazy Horse Reception Hall for over 20 years
Philip E. Pinks, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 3:40 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1941, in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Gracie (Allen) Pinks. On Oct. 6, 1963, Philip married Janet Duffy and she survives in Dunkirk.
Philip retired from Clark Equipment. He owned and operated the Crazy Horse Reception Hall for over 20 years. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School. Philip enjoyed auctions and was a licensed auctioneer, he also liked fishing, camping, garage sales, playing guitar and spending time at Norris Lake in Tennessee.
Also surviving are his two children: Tobin “Toby” (Melissa) Pinks of Celina and Bridget Dillinger of Bloomville; four grandchildren: Erin (Steve), Hunter,
Chevy (Bailey) and Kenneth; three great grandchildren: Alaina, Violet and Lane; three sisters: Joyce Whitaker, Sandy (Ed) McCracken and Debbie (Gregg) Garver; and Philip’s dog, Dallas.
Philip was preceded in death by four brothers: Alfred, Tommy, James and Billie; two sisters: Carol and Mary Ann; and nephew, Lamont.
Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7, at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville, with Pastor Bill Prater officiating.
Burial will be in Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk. The funeral service for Philip will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7, at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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