Chris Pinckney Obituary

First off I want to convey my deepest sympathies to Chris' wife, family and friends. I know he will be missed Greatly.
I can not tell you how shocked and saddend I was to hear that Chris had passed away.
I, like many others was fortunate enough to meet Chris at Sam's Optical.
He always had THE best attitude. He could be swamped yet he'd still offer you a smile and Make you feel as if you were the most important customer there. I feel he did that for each and every person. He had a remarkable way about him. I always looked forward to seeing him... His smile and attitude could brighten any day.
He will be missed!
Again My deepest sympathies.

Dear Loved Ones of Chris,
I know you were not ready to say Goodbye! I know he will be missed beyond words. Loss is an indescribable feeling. And I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that reading how i knew Chris helps ease your sadness in time.
I met Chris at his work he helped me several times with finding just the right pair of eyeglasses for me. Some people would think of me as "a pain in the rear customer" but
not Chris he always greeted me with a smile and was happy to help me in any way. He sent my eyeglass back over and over again and i cant count how many times he fixed them for me or just cleaned them for me when i came into the store. I knew that he believed and worked for a much higher boss than at Sam's Club or even here on earth. We never spoke about God to each other i just knew by his spirit that he is a Christian. The last time we spoke I asked him what was he going to
give his wife for Mothers Day? He leaned back in his chair and put his hand around his chin and thinking then he asked me what did i have in mind? And i told him i had the cutest tiny black poodle he could give to her. He thought that
was a great idea so he gave me his email & phone number to send him pictures of the puppy to him. That was the last time i saw him smiling.
I sent the pictures of her to him and he responded with "that it would be a big responsibility." And he was going out of town and would see me when my glasses came back to the store and were ready for me to pick them up. That was the last time i heard from him. I heard from a co-worker that he was in the hospital. I started praying right
away for Chris, his wife and family. I prayed for all of you day and night. It is comforting to know He is smiling down on all of us. It was a pleasure knowing him. And during stressful, challenging times to ask ourselves "what would Chris do? what would he say? how would he treat a customer or anyone he met?
God Bless all of you! Myra K. Walz

PRAYER of FAITH

We trust that beyond Absence
there is Presence

That beyond Pain
there can be Healing

that beyond Brokenness
there can be Wholeness

That beyond Anger
there may be Peace

That beyond Hurting
there may be Forgiveness

That beyond the Silence
there may be the Word

That beyond the Word
there may be Understanding

That though Understanding
there can be LOVE.

Chris was an amazing young man. We met him at Sam's Optical and trusted him to take good care of our famiy and recommended him to all our friends. They were all impressed with him. Chris made everyone he met feel like a friend. It's possible that he did change the world. It was a blessing to know him. He will be missed by everyone he met in this life. Your family has been in our prayers.

Everlasting Moments w/ Best Friend

Many times in life we take for granted the little things, small moments and memories we create. We create friends and meet new people through the years. Many friends come and go, however, some stay leaving footprints on our hearts that can never be erased. Chris, we traveled over the years to see the world, we brainstormed daily to create the businesses we BOTH have, we held hands as we were always determined to be Successful Brothers of tomorrow. There was never a time that you said NO or could help not me through a time of crisis. You were a brother, a friend and even a business partner every step of the way.

As brothers and most importantly, as your BEST friend, you were a priority. That’s why I’ve always planned ALL of vacations since the day you got married. Chris, we talked endlessly about any and everything anytime of the day. Chris, as usual I planned your annual cruise a few weeks ago… However, this was not just any cruise; however it was a special sailing. Out of the many cruises I’ve planned for you, I never knew our last cruise together would come so soon.

Now I understand why you questioned me about being on this particular cruise in the middle of my busy season. This was the first time and what is now the last time I enjoyed the same sailing with my BEST friend. I witnessed that you were happy & I know you were enjoying some of the best days and nights of your life. Looking back now, if I only knew how important these last moments would be with you.

Chris, from our youngest years at Stiles Point, to our 1st job at James Island County Park, to Splash Zone, to college, to our businesses, our brotherhood, and more importantly, you were always by my side. In life we tend to forget about little things. From our 1st pager to 1st cell phone to our baseball jersey’s from the mall to our 1st business together and even the chains and charms you wore so religiously. Even though these things may seem so small, they are indeed some the most popular memories we’ve had together.

You were happy; we were happy. We were indeed brothers that connected on so many levels. Even though you’re gone now, I know our work is not done. We BOTH had dreams, they were always BIG and I promised you that if anything would ever happen WE would continue making our dreams come true. Our businesses, visions for our community and our spiritual love for one another will never die. Even though traveling worldwide with tour operators & Norwegian Cruise Line I promised I will never forget where home was… Every time CP I step onboard the any ship for work or pleasure…I will be sure to spend one evening to watch the SUNSET in memory of my boy Chris. By the way, I told your mom, Happy Mothers Day for you!
Chris Pinckney, Chris Richardson, and D’Antoni Pendergrass will always be the
“Three Successful Brothers” of tomorrow….
(By the Chris Richardson graduated from Law School when we were on our cruise….)
Love Always

Your BEST FRIEND, Brother, Business Partner
D’Antoni “D”


Chris Pinckney was one of a kind. Strong, passionate, warm, and loving, I remember growing up with him and admiring him. Here was a powerful African-American boy who became a man before my eyes who worked harder than anyone I knew. I saw him from our earliest days in elementary school where teachers would praise him for being so smart yet warm and funny. I saw him on until high school where as Vice President of the Future Business Leaders of America, Chris strived to be a symbol to all African-American young men of what hard work and dedication could do. In so many ways, we all wanted to be like Chris.

Chris was beloved by any and everyone who came into his presence. Chris and I rode the same buses as children, ran through the same fields on Sol Legare, and both shared a desire and commitment to change. Chris and I in high school would often talk about how he and I were going to change the world and show everyone that as young black men, we were more than what they said about us on TV. Chris was more than that and he was more than that to us all.

Few in this life understand empathy, but for Chris, he lived everyday understanding and sharing with each and every person who crossed his path. He and I shared that trait and I firmly believe we got it from our mothers. Ultimately, Chris and I got along so well because we were both admittedly “momma’s boys” and proud of it. Chris never forgot where he came from and never forgot his mother. He always talked about her even as a young boy because she had such an impact on his life.

Often, when we rode the bus together from Sol Legare to Stiles Point in the mornings or in the afternoon, Chris and I would talk about our lives, our dreams, and our goals. Chris was one of the smartest individuals I knew and I was always amazed by his visions for the community. Here were two fifth graders on a bus and Chris Pinckney already knew what he wanted and how he was going to fight for a better world. He was exceptional and few could match him academically.

He was a living example to us all of what we should all strive to be. Though he is gone, he will live on in our hearts and D’Antoni, I, and others, will fight from this day on to show the world what Chris wanted to the show the world: That we as black men are more than the sum of everyone’s fears, but that we as a people are strong, confident, and proud. I remember in elementary school, our 4th grade teacher once commented that Chris Pinckney would someday be our President. I always believed he would, but Chris was already President in my heart back then and given what a fine man he grew up to be, he always will be. Chris may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. He will on in the hearts of us all until we meet again.
Love, CHRIS RICHARDSON & DANTONI PENDERGRASS

I miss you my BEST friend...you are so dear.
Even though you are not near.
I carry you within my heart.
And I know that we will never part.
You're special to me... that much is true.
Without you, I wouldn’t know what to do.
I depended on you and you on me.
You were AS TRUE as friends could ever be.
I wish we were together... that would be such fun.
We would talk for hours and never be done.
One day we will meet ...It has to be so.
I would go anywhere for you ... no matter were I had to go.
You're more than my friend...you're my bro.
And I know this much ....I will always love you so.
D’ANTONI

May you rest in peace…

I knew you all only for a short time. However, the love between a wife and her husband, a mother and father and thier daughter and son in law, a mother and her son, a father and his son, a brother and his brother was so apparent to me in the moments we were together. May you find comfort in those bonds. Your memories of a fine young man will last forever. God Bless you all.
Jennifer Parnell, RN (Roper)

To the Pinckney Family:
There are no words to describe the pain you all are or may be feeling. I pray that you continue to keep your hands in God's hand and allow him to comfort you during these trying times. Chris was a good young man and the way he lived his life is a reflection of his upbringing. You all should be proud of him and be comforted knowing that he is now in a better place. May God continue to bless you all...

My gratest and deepest sympathy go out to the Pinckney and Backman family. I met Chris in high school he was one of the nicest and smartest person that I knew,I remember seeing him every now and then in passing at C of C and around Charleston.. I Just wanted to say please Remember that your
loss is shared
by many friends who care
and that you're in our
thoughts and hearts
and in our everyday prayers.

to emily and sammy i am sorry to hear about your lost you have my condolences .and may god with you a friend and classmate
Elijah Greene Jr

TO "EM" AND FAMILY

SORRY FOR YOU GUYS LOSS,BUT JUST KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD'S HANDS AND YOU WILL MAKE IT

LOVE ROSIE,LIZ AND FAMILY

Sakeena, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May the words of the Apostle Paul at 1Corinthians chapter one verses two and three be of great comfort to you. "May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and [the]Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort".

To the Pinckney Family,
" Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal". I am so so stunned to hear this. I met Chris in the Beaux Affair Program and he was a joy to be around. Also I use to see him all the time in Sam's, I know this is a huge loss and just know that you will all be in my prayers. And remember that you will see him again one day!!!

God Bless You All!!!!

I was shocked to learn of Chris's death. I met Chris at College of Charleston (Spectra '99). Chris was always so sweet and always seemed to have a smile on his face. It is sad to lose such a great young man. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. Just find comfort in knowing that he is smiling down on all of us now, and that he is in a better place.

To the Pinckney Family:
May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.
I had the fortune of attending high school with Chris. He was well liked and will be missed!

To the Pickney and Backman family: I didnt know Chris that well, but i have seen him and spoke with him in passing. He had such a beautiful smile and spirit. I know that it is hard, but remember this too shall pass. God bless you all.

Me and Chris were best friend we did alot of chillen time together in school at james island high he was like a brother. Prayers go out to the family

TOO THE BACKMAN AND PINCKNEY FAMILY
MAY GOD MAKE EVERYDAY EASIER AS TIME GOES BY. YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

THE WHALEY FAMILY AND ARCADE AND FAMILY

TO SAMMY AND FAMILY:
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE A FENCE AROUND YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Ms. Emily and Craig, we are so sorry about your loss. We know your hearts hurt now, but remember "TO BE OF GOOD COURAGE AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN THY HEART". Also, remember that you have friends who love you dearly and if you ever need anything, we will be there.

TO:SAMMY AND FAMILY

YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS,WE LOVE YOU

I first met Chris when we were both Beaux Candidates in the 1998-1999 Beaux Affair in Charleston, SC. He was one of the jokesters of our group, and always made everyone laugh! But what I will remember most about him will not only be his smile and jokes, but also our talks of the future, with him going to and finishing optometry school and myself in dental school. My condolences to The Pinkney Family. He will be missed greatly.

To The Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God strengthen and keep you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Chris was such a wonderful person to work with and his gentle spirit will be missed but not forgotten.

Dear Ms. Emily & Family,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Chris was an exceptional young man and he touched many lives with his warm smile and friendly ways. I worked next to Chris for the last 3 years and I am going to miss the chats we had. Chris never had anything bad to say about anyone and always looked for the good in people. He was well respected among his co-workers. He will be greatly missed.

Norma Campbell (Sam's Photo Lab)

The Pinckney/Backman Family and siblings
No words can make it any easier during this time of sorrow. Just trust that God can heal all wounds and soothe all sorrows. God's Peace

Chris has always been a sweet person with a kind heart;he and I went to school and church together and I to will miss him. To his wife keep the faith and bestrong, to the mother just keepin mind that GOD only takes His own....I can only imagine how heart breaking this is but you all have family and friends that will continue toguide you through this time...God Bless Elvira

I met Chris through his work at Sam's Club. He was a remarkably kind, friendly, caring and responsible young man for his age. I will think of him every time I enter the store, because he was always ready to smile and wave as I passed by, sometime we will have long talks about church and family he told me that he was going to the Bahamas for a honey moon vacation, I told him to make sure he took lots of photos and I will see them when he got back. He said that he will so that we can laugh and laugh...when I walked into Sam's yesterday and ask Where was he? they told me he had died-shock!!! But only the good die young...Christian,Honor,Real,Intune,Servant(CHRIS)A wAvE and a SMILE a prayer and our thoughts a honor like no other a spirit of peace a gentile soul for the savior these are all of God treats and surely you are in heaven...my kids Victoria and Darrell will miss you too, big brother...

Chris was a very nice person to talk with. I am with the cell phone company he went through and we always enjoyed seeing him, it was very sad to hear he had passed. I wish his family well. We will miss him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Trust in the Lord.

May God bless you and keep you in His perfect peace.

I'm a former classmate of Craig's from JIHS. I'm sorry to hear about your families loss. I'll pray for you and your family. May God Bless!

Renee Benton-Chaplin

To The Pinckney And Backman Family,
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon this Earth and saw Chris's loving face.
Ojetta Harper and Family

"EM"

Johnny who is in Atlanta, Said please stay strong in the Lord. He said Chris was one of the quitest cousin (through marriage) he had. He wish he could be he but time want allow. I asked my mom (Neicy & Vernon) to write this little note for me.

Again, I want you to know that I will miss Chris.

Love you all

Johnny W Simmons, Atlanta, GA
(Vernon and Neicy's son) Marty's brother.

To The Pinckney Family,
May the Lord watch over you during this time of need knowing that Chris is in a better place in the hands of the Lord. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

To The Pinckney & Backman Families:

May God bless you during this time of bereavement.I am deeply saddened. I will always remember Chris as a humble, gentle, and kindhearted person. He was always respectful. I will remember him as he attended youth meetings at St. James. What a sweet spirit he possessed.Look to the hills from whence cometh your strength. Your strength comes from the Lord which made heaven and earth.(Psalm 121). May God be your source of comfort as each say goes by. May he be the lifter of your heads and hold it high.

To Ms.Emily and Family may God be with you in time of your sorrow. I will miss chris my co-worker at sam's club. He was a very kind, friendly,and respectful young man.

May god bless you in your time of bereavement. I will miss Chris smile and sweet spirit, may your memories of him bring you strength and comfort this I pray for you.
Dell Anderson (Sams Club)

My prayers to the family and friends of this handsome young man.
God Bless

Chris was one of the nicest people I've ever met. We both worked at Jackson Davenport Vision Center.He was always respectful and considerate to his co-workers. I don't ever remember him ever saying an unkind word about anyone. He was a reminder that there are some good people in the world, inspite of some of the ugliness that we face from day-to-day. My heart goes out to the Pinckney family.

Chris was one of the nicest people I've ever met. He was a reminder that there are some good people in the world, inspite of some of the ugliness that we face from day-to-day. My heart goes out to the Pinckney family.

To The Pinckney Family;
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family for your loss. I met Chris during the 1999 Beau Affair, we all referred to him as Usher because of their resemblance. Chris was a nice guy and so friendly, he will be remembered.
Beau Michael L. Stewart (1999)
Parents Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Stewart

Our prayers and thought are with you during this time. Everytime we saw Chris he always greeted us with a wave and a smile.

The Haynes/Smalls Family (Neighbors)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Everytime we saw Chris he always greeted us with a wave and a smile.

The Haynes/Smalls Family (Neighbors)

Dear Pinckney Family:

Chris was a great guy. I really got the honor to know him during and after college. Chris was my friend and my brother. I will miss him.

I will keep your family in my prayers during this tough time. I met Chris at the College of Charleston. A kind spirit and a gentle soul. Confidence was his watchword. He has found peace at last.

To the Pinckney family:

Chris shared great times of fun and laughter with us during his tenure at the College of Charleston. He was always so debonair, suave, easygoing, hardworking, and gentlemanlike. I always knew he was destined for greatness because of his ambitious nature. This is a tremendous loss for us (SPECTRA '99-CofC), and even moreso for you; however, he is a tremendous gain for God! "For to live is Christ, but to die is gain". My prayers are certainly with you and may your memories of him be vivid and loving that he'll ever present with you!

Sincerely,
Nadia R. Perry

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Pinckney family. I remember Chris as always smiling and a very respectful young man. He will be missed.

To the family of Chris Pinckney,

I had the pleasure of getting to know Chris through summer programs and then matriculation at the College of Charleston. You could always count on Chris to be the one student who stood out as a true leader in all that he did. He had a smile that could melt an iceberg and eyes that would make anyone’s day. May you take comfort in knowing that he touched many people with his tenacity and hard work. Now, he is at rest.

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE PINCKNEY FAMILY:


TRUST IN OUR LORD FOR HE MAKES NO MISTAKES. HE WILL COMFORT YOUR GRIEVING HEARTS AND BRING JOY TO YOUR WEARY SOULS. HE IS THE BLESSED TRINITY, FOR HE PROMISED NEVER TO LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. LEAN ON HIM TODAY AND SURELY YOU WILL BE COMFORTED. WE EXTEND OUR HEART-FELT SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY MS. EMILY, DURING YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

Emily, our prayers are with you and your entire family.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

When your Heart is empty, filling it with happy memories will help you find your smile. Just keep your hand in God's hand and he will see you through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Emily & Craig,
My family and I would like to extend our condolences. We are praying for you all during these extremely difficult times. The Lord will see you through.

TO THE PINCKNEY FAMILY:

OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.

DWAYNE L. ELLIOTT & FAMILY

"Earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal." I have had the pleasure of getting to know Chris through St James Youth Group and also school. He was a fun, loving, outgoing, free spirit nature young man. He will be sadly miss by all his love ones.

TRUST IN THE LORD WITH AL YOUR HEART, AND LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING; IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL DIRECT YOUR PATHS.(Proverbs 3:5-6)
To our co-worker Rena Brown and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. GOD BLESS.

Although I know the Pinckney family very well,I had the pleasure of getting to know Chris when I worked with him during high school at Harris Teeter. Although his time here was sadly cut short know that he touched a lot of hearts with just his thoughtfulness, and kind words because of that he will always be remembered. May God be with your entire family right now and for days to come when you will definitely miss Chris the most.
Nika

Our prayers are with you.
Pandora Harden McKeever (Virginia Beach, VA)

I am sorry to hear about the death of Chris. I will keep your family in my prayers. Just remember to keep God first. Instead of looking behind you and saying "I cant" look ahead and say "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." And remember that The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. Be Blessed!

"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning" I had the pleasure of attending and graduating James Island High with Chris. He was a very sweet, kind hearted, geniune young man who was well liked by everyone. He will truly be missed and I will keep his family in my prayers.

Shaa Tillman

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

To the Pinckney family, May the Lord keep watch over you and comfort you during the time of your bereavement. Chris and I went through elementary,middle,and high school together and graduated in June 1999. I was sorry to hear of his loss. Pray to the Lord above because he is the only comforter and healer. May God bless you all.

To the Pinckney family, please accept my sincere condolences. Chris was a such a kind and courteous young man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

To the Pinckneys and Backmans,

I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Chris in his early years. He always appeared to be a very respectful and kind young man. I know he will be missed by both young and old alike. I pray that God continues to put his loving arms and protection around each of you as you go through this period in your lives.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Ann and Dorrell Jenkins
and family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Chris will be greatly missed at Sam's Club.

May the Lord be close to you at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

YOUR SMILE AND GIGGLE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED YOUR FRIENDS AT STRATEGIC ALLIANCE & DEVELOPMENT GROUP KERI, MATT, & MICHELLE.TRUE KNOWLEDGE!

Chris was one of the finest young men we have ever known. We will miss him dearly.

I used to work with Chris at Walmart in the vision center. He was a very kind young man. Chris would do anything in the world for you. I moved away for a couple of years and just got back in touch with Chris at sam's. I was very saddened to learn of his death. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. Whenever Chris spoke of them he always had a big smile on his face. Until we meet again Chris, God Speed.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Chris. We attended elementary through high school together. He was always such a sweet and caring person. Chris will be missed dearly.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. I taught him in middle school and he was an excellent student, a courteous gentleman, and a creative, caring young man. My blessings and prayers are with the family.

To the Pinckney and Blackman families; My family (Gonzales/Laport) wish to send our condolences and prayers to this family for having one of the nicest and sweetest sons a mom can ask for. I remember Chris from JIMS and not one day went by without this fine young man smiling and always being very polite, honest and sincere in his approach to everyone he knew and didn't know. A very special young man!!! God Bless you all in this very hard time.

TO the pinckney family:we are so sorry for your lost at this time. CHRIS was like family to us we will truely miss him. WElook forward to seeing him again in JEHOVAH'S new world love jeffrey,cheryl,&jeremy.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort c/o 99.

May the family find comfort in the assurance Jehovah gives us at Isaiah 25:8 that He will swallow up death and wipe tears from all faces. I am your christian sister in the Georegtown Congregation of Jehovah's Witness. I didnot know Chris , but learn of his death through Shelite"s aunt who works with me. I will keep the family in prayer. We will look forward to welcoming Chris back in the paradise earth that Jehovah has promised.

We met Chris at Sam's Club, when he helped us obtain glasses and we were so impressed with him. He was so professional and so kind and nice. We will never forget him.
David & Junalee Floyd

I would like to express my greatest condolences to the family of Chris Pinckney. Right now, it's so hard to understand why such a wonderful person had to "pass away" at such a young age. However, GOD has one of his best angels looking down on us from Heaven! I was Chris's classmate c/o 99 at James Island High School and the most memborable thing about him was his kind hearted spirit and how much he was well liked. I will never forget him!

To the Pinckney and Blackman family; I heard of Chris death on Friday when I went into Sam's Club to talk to him about my eyeglass, I was very sadden about this news. I met Chris about a year ago and he was such a pleasant person to have meet. Chris was kind,friendly and respectful. I will remember his beautiful smile. My prayers goes out to this family.

"EM"

Johnny who is in Atlanta, Said please stay strong in the Lord. He said Chris was one of the quitest cousin (through marriage) he had. He wish he could be he but time want allow. I asked my mom (Neicy & Vernon) to write this little note for me.

Again, I want you to know that I will miss Chris.

Love you all

Johnny W Simmons, Atlanta, GA
(Vernon and Neicy's son) Marty's brother.

On behalf of James Island Charter High School we would like to express our sympathy to your family on the loss of a wonderful young man, Chris Pinckney. May God continue to bless and comfort each of you.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

May the grace and mercy of our Lord and savior Jesus be with you all. Chris was a humble, kind and loving young man. We can truly give God thanks for blessing our community with Chris's goodness to each of us. On behalf of the Williams family we will continue to lift the entire family in prayer.

To the Family and to Sammie and Emily:

This is probably one of the saddest day for you but I want to share with you a word of comfort. Know that Chris was a beautiful person who loved the Lord and I believe he would say this to a family who have lost a loved one, "I am praying your strength in the Lord that you may know that He is forever present doing what he does best for his children". I will keep you lifted up in prayers and in my daily thoughts. God be with you.

TO THE PINCKNEY FAMILY:

WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF BROTHER PINCKNEY. HE WAS A VERY RESPECTFUL AND CARING PERSON. MAY JEHOVAH GOD, THE FATHER OF TENDER MERCIES AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT, GRANT YOU COMFORT DURING YOUR TIME OF TRIBULATION.(2COR1:3,4) THOUGH YOU FEEL SAD RIGHT NOW, AS WE ALL DO, REJOICE IN THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION THAT WILL SOON TAKE PLACE IN PARADISE EARTH AND THERE YOU WILL BE BLESSED TO SEE BROTHER PINCKNEY AGAIN ALIVE & WELL. (JO5:28,29)IN THE MEANTIME, MAY JEHOVAH GOD & HIS SON JESUS CHRIST GRANT YOU PEACE.
FRANKLIN & LINDA GRANT, RUBENA BLACKMAN, AND GWEN DUFFY.

I met Chris when I moved to Charleston last July. I am an Optician and manager at the Wal-Mart store next to Sam's where Chris worked. I always enjoyed his visits to our store and was so impressed with his kind and gentle spirit. He was a wonderful young man and we will all miss his smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your unspeakable sorrow.

TO THE PINCKNEY FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, CHRIS WILL BE MISSED. REMEMBER EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL.

To Emily & Craig Pinckney: May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I met Chris through his work at Sam's Club. He was a remarkably kind, friendly, caring and responsible young man for his age. I will think of him every time I enter the store, because he was always ready to smile and wave as I passed by. Because of my occupation, I knew how highly he thought of his wife and mother, and how he was already making plans for the future. He will be sorely missed by everyone with whom he came in contact. I send my most sincere sympathies to Sakeena and to Chris's family members.

No words can truly express the deep sorrow I felt when I heard of the passing of my co-worker Chris. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Chris will be missed at Sam's Club.

American Health Services would like to send our condolences to Craig and his family. Even though we never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Pinkey, we knew his brother Craig. Craig, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sakeena,
When you are sadden, we are sadden also. We know that it was a great loss to you and your family and our heart and prayers goes out to you. Take comfort that we will see Chris again in the resurrection for this is the promise Jehovah has made to us. Know that Jehovah is the God of comfort and may you feel is loving arms wrapped around you, bringing you comfort during this difficult time. Agape' Love

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Emily "Em",

I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to a wonderful and thoughtful friend that I known for ages. Chris, was a kind and friendly person that I known for years. Everytime I see Chris, he always carries a smile. Chris, I know you in a safe place now, but I know you are smiling down on us now. I miss ya', bud!!
So, my prayers goes out to the Pinckney family during this time of bereavement.

SaKenna,
We just wanted to let you know our prayers and heart most certainly goes out to you. We know with prayer you will have the strength to make it through this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your loving husband Chris always. In addition, to the rest of the family, we pray you'll will get through this difficult time and we are very sorry for your loss.

To the Family:
I would like to send out my condolences to the family. Chris will be missed dearly by everyone whom he have ever encountered in life. May God be with the family through these testing times.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Pinckney and Backman Families:
May God bless you during this time of bereavement. My heart is full as
I will miss Chris. I will miss his humbleness and his leadership. For
all the times he showed us his sweet spirit while in the youth group
at St. James. I admired his personality. He was always respectful.I could never remember a time when he was not. I am deeply saddened.I pray your strength in the Lord. May he be the lifter of your heads.Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help comes from the Lord which made heaven and earth.(Psalm 121:1)

I went to middle and high schools with Chris, and I remember him being such an intelligent and friendly guy. I am sorry for your untimely loss.