Tom Pilkinton, age 93, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. He was a native of Ethridge, TN, retired from Lloyd Carroll Motors, a member of VFW Post 1618, and of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Pilkinton served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Elma Ervin Pilkinton; six brothers, Flournoy Pilkinton, Buford Pilkinton, Fred Pilkinton, Eugene Pilkinton, Clint Pilkinton, and Henry Pilkinton; and one sister, Mary Dooley.
He is survived by
One Son –
Kenneth Pilkinton (Judy), Lawrenceburg, TN
One Daughter –
Ellen Knippers (Ottis), Lawrenceburg, TN
Seven Grandchildren –
Steve Pilkinton, Lawrenceburg, TN
Carol Pilkinton Martin (Rodney), Lexington, KY
Amy Austin (Arnell), Florence, AL
Joe Buchanan (Michelle), Owensboro, KY
Doug Wallace (Jennifer), Memphis, TN
Ben Wallace (Kelli), Mantachie, MS
Ethan Wallace, Lawrenceburg, TN
Ten Great-Grandchildren –
Aidyn Buchanan
Max Buchanan
Jack Buchanan
Katie Austin
Allie Austin
Taylor Martin
Morgan Pilkinton
Mallorie Pilkinton
Drew Wallace
Micah Kipp Wallace
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2015, with Jerry Taylor officiating with full military honors
