Quinton D. Pinkney

The sunrise of QUINTON DWIGHT PINKNEY began on July 22, 1945 in Baltimore, MD to Evelyn M. and the late John Wesley Pinkney. The sun set in his life on November 17, 2014 at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Quinton was raised in the community of South Baltimore. As a child he was very active. His athleticism caused him to pursue an interest in baseball, football, bowling, golf, tennis and especially basketball. His love for basketball began at an early age at the Lions Recreation Club in South Baltimore. Quinton received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Baltimore City College formerly (The High School). While attending City College he not only excelled in academics but was recognized as one of the best basketball players on its varsity team. His “outstanding play” earned him frequent appearances in Baltimore's local newspaper. After graduating from Baltimore City College he attended Morgan State University studying Business Management. Quinton's business career gained him employment in the New York banking system. Upon returning to Baltimore, he worked for the Pikesville Lumber Company. His most rewarding and greatest achievement was serving as a youth counselor for the State of Maryland. He was often quoted as saying, “There are no bad children, only bad circumstances.” In 1975 Quinton married the former Joan Saunders. Together they raised four children: Desiree, Darryl, Dwight and Kittrell. In his latter years, Quinton gave his life to Christ and became a member of The Lord's Church. He was preceded in death by two of his sons, Darryl and Dwight, and two of his brothers, Theodore and Rodney. Precious memories of their 39 years together will remain in the heart of his loving and devoted wife, Joan. Beautiful reflections will be recalled ever so often by his children, Desiree and Kittrell; ; five grandchildren, Ryan, Brittney, Bridgette, Jesika and Erika; six great-grandchildren, Kai, Vashaun, Britton, Syniah, London and Asia; his mother, Evelyn Pinkney; a brother, John W. Pinkney Jr.; one uncle, dorsey Cromwell of Philadelphia, PA; two aunts, Sarah Dowling of York, PA and Eva Maynard of Baltimore, MD; three sisters-in-law, Agnes Collins, Arlene Pinkney, and Dorese Pinkney-Carter; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Quinton D. Pinkney

July 22, 1945 - November 17, 2014