Order of Service
Musical Prelude: Andre Pinckney
Opening Song - *My Life Is In Your Hands
Chorus: I know that I can make it; I know that I can stand No matter what may come my way
My life is in Your hands.
With Jesus I can take it; With Him I know I can stand No matter what may come my way
My life is in Your hands.
Officiant in Charge
Old Testament & New Testament Readings
Prayer of Comfort
Selection: Sis. Jean Coley
Reflections &Remarks - (2 minutes please)
Readings: 1st Lady Patricia Coley
Cards and Resolutions
Obituary
Selection: Pastors Gregory & Donna Pinckney
Eulogy: Pastor Dwayne Coley
Benediction
Private Repast: (Family & Invited Guests Only)
*Kirk Franklin, ©1996 Lilly Mack Music; Capital CMG Publishing
Obituary
Milton Pinckney was born to Dorothy Brown and Robert Leroy Pinckney in Camden, New Jersey on May 30, 1936. The family later relocated to Williamstown, New Jersey where he received his education through the Cecil School District. On June 17, 1957, he married Geneva Scott of Chesilhurst, New Jersey. They had six children, one of whom, Kevin Avery, passed away just three days after his birth. Milton was predeceased by his wife Geneva of 53 years, his parents, and a number of siblings including Charles, Arnold, Thomas Leroy, Dora, Audrey, and Benjamin.
Milton and his family lived in Chesilhurst, NJ. He was known for his love of life, good food, dancing, and laughter with lots of family and friends. Upon marrying Geneva, Milton worked at Mitchell’s Tires in Glassboro, NJ, where he learned all about the tire repair business. After being laid off, he considered starting his own tire repair business but decided against it due to his young family obligations. He eventually established and operated a tire repair business from his garage for many years during his extensive trucking career. But before getting that off and running, a local farmer, Mr. Howard Andrews, suggested he drive a tractortrailer to make good money. Although Milton had no experience, Mr. Andrews taught him, and used him to drive locally. Milton eventually learned to navigate an 18-wheeler.
He subsequently started hauling steel in Pennsylvania for Taylor Davis full time. Later, he worked with Jacoby Trucking and Morris Iron & Steel. Aspiring to become a police officer, he attended the Police Academy while still employed at Morris Iron & Steel. After graduating, he joined the Chesilhurst NJ Police Force and managed both jobs until he left Morris Iron & Steel to concentrate on his police career. Before leaving, he would often take sons Darrell and Scott along with him in the 18-wheeler during their school summer breaks, which was something neither Gregory nor Eric were interested in doing.
From 1966 to 2001, Milton served on the Chesilhurst NJ Police force. He retired at age 65 after 35 years of service. During his tenure, he also worked as the Borough’s dog catcher and managed the trash truck detail on weekends. After retirement, he joined Wade Salvage in Atco and worked there until 2018, when he was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Milton loved Country Westerns, especially actors Doc Holiday and Clint Eastwood. His favorite was Tombstone, from which he regularly quoted the line, “I’ll see ya soon.” On weekends, he enjoyed visiting diners with Charmaine. He also had a serious sweet tooth, keeping cookies and candy in the table drawer by his recliner. Later, Milton attended Rock of Refuge Full Gospel Assembly in Turnersville, NJ, where his son Gregory was the founder and Senior Pastor. Not being a particularly religious man, Milton would often say to his church-going family and friends, “The Good Lord works in mysterious ways!”
Milton passed away on January 29, 2025, after a brief illness. He is survived by his five children: Milton “Darrell,” Gregory (Donna), Charmaine, Scott, and Eric; three grandchildren: Andre, Dante (Rachel), and Ryan Thompson; siblings, Emily Carston (Robert), Edith Lewis (Norman), Vivian Lomax (Max), Horace Pinckney (Alberta), Louise Holland-Williams, Melvin Pinckney (Bessie), and Marlene Pitt (Sylvester). Additionally, he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to forever cherish his memory.
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me but let me go.
For this journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Family gratefully acknowledges the many kind and beautiful expressions of sympathy and love during our time of bereavement. Thank you and God bless you for helping us honor our beloved father today; it will always be remembered.
Graphic design by Christopher Coley
Professional services entrusted to: May Funeral Homes, Sicklerville, NJ
