David Ray Pinson

David Ray Pinson, 72, of Edina, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2024 following a courageous, hard fought battle of pancreatic cancer.

David was born July 26, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Jesse and Patricia (Day) Pinson. He married the love of his life, Karen (Ingles) May 8, 1971 and to this union, 2 daughters were born.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen of 52 years. Daughters, Cheri (Darin) Yoakum of Hurdland, MO, Kim (Brenton) Hudelson of Old Monroe, MO; grandchildren, Tori Yoakum of Columbia, MO, Madison (Dane) Hubbard of Hurdland, MO, Ethan Gudehus and step-granddaughter Alexandra Hudelson both of Old Monroe, MO; his mother, Patricia Pinson of Edina, MO; his siblings: Alan Pinson of Comfort, TX, Linda (Roger) Shultz of Maywood, MO, Rick (Kathy) Pinson of Edina, MO, John (Kelli) Pinson of Edina, MO and Marsha (Randy) Lewis of Naples, FL; brother-in-law, Melvin “Joe”(Leslie) Ingles of Columbia, MO, sister-in-laws, Sheilah Ingles of Columbia, MO and Dianna Duvall of Russellville, MO; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many good friends.

He was proceeded in death by father, Jesse Pinson; brother, Tommy Pinson; nephews, Scott and Josh Pinson; father-in-law, Melvin Ingles; mother-in-law, Sharron Crane and niece, Kacea Duvall.

David was cremated and a celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Bethel Christian Church in Bethel, Missouri followed by the family receiving friends after the service until 5:00 p.m. We would like to honor David by having guests at his celebration of life to wear KC Chiefs or STL Cardinals gear.

An expression of sympathy in memory of David Pinson may be left to the Bethel Christian Church. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.