Dennis Wayne Pinkley

FARMINGTON Dennis Wayne Pinkley, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2023, at his residence at the age of 48. He was born on March 22, 1974, in Fredericktown, Missouri, to Elvira Ann (Unruh) Pinkley-Goodman and the late Kenneth Wayne Pinkley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Danielle Joy Pinkley, his grandfather, Darrol "Pawpaw" Unruh and his grandmother, Zola Pinkley. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Staci (Oliver) Pinkley, his daughters, Reese Caroline Pinkley and Piper Joy Pinkley, his mother, Elvira Ann Pinkley-Goodman (Garry "Bud" Goodman), his sister, Dana Ann (Eric) Francis of Fredericktown, his grandmother, Audrey Unruh, his brother-in-law, D.J. (Juliet) Oliver, his nephews, Peyton Francis, Preston Francis, Isaac Oliver, and Aiden Oliver, his niece, Mckenna Oliver, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends Dennis was a graduate of Fredericktown High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University where he played football. He once worked as a pyrotechnician and traveled all over the world. He was great with his hands from welding to designing custom made cakes. He enjoyed hunting and football. Dennis was an amazing father who adored his daughters. Reese and Piper were his pride and joy. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew him. A service in his honor will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Ashlock Cemetery in Fredericktown officiated by Chuck Huff. A celebration of his life will follow at St. Paul Lutheran School from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Dennis Pinkley Benefit Fund for Reese and Piper at First State Community Bank, 201 East Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Graveside Service Ashlock Cemetery Friday, February 3, 2023 10:00 AM Fredericktown, MO A Celebration of Life St. Paul Lutheran School Friday, February 3, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Farmington, MO