John Ellis Pinkerton, 84, of Grove, Okla., died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Joplin, Mo. Born August 10, 1937 in Shelton, Washington, John grew up in the Baw Faw Valley. Attended the Boistfort schools through High School. He joined the United States Navy in 1955 and toured the pacific. He was discharged in 1957.
John was an owner/operator for 30 years and contracted with Lonestar/Ranger. He won severa…