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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... John Charles Pinkham Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News John Charles Pinkham, 91, of Central Point, Ore., passed away November 27, 2014 at Avamere at Waterford Senior Center in Medford, Ore. Mr. Pinkham was born March 10, 1923 in Declo, Idaho to Nathan and Alice (Moon) Pinkham. He had seven brothers and one sister who are now deceased. John left high school his senior year to join the service, but earned his GED after coming home in 1946. Mr. Pinkham entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for induction. John excelled in service training and was sent to Coffeeville, Kans. to be trained on the Lockheed P-38 Lightning where he then served in the Air Force as a photo reconnaissance pilot in the Pacific region during WWII. John was married to Barbara Anders from 1947 until her death September 21, 2014. He worked in sales for both Anders Photo Shop and Morse Motors and finished his career working at ESD, managing school supplies for Rogue Valley schools. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Lea Pinkham and son, Steven John Pinkham. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Memory Gardens Chapel, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, Ore. Memory Gardens Memorial Park & Mortuary in care of arrangements. www.memorygardensmortuary.com MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501