Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Pinner, Anthony S. February 24, 1921
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New Journal and Guide, March 5, 1921

The funeral of Mr. Anthony S. Pinner, who died Thursday morning, February 24th, 
after an illness of several months, was held at St. John's A.M.E. church Sunday 
afternoon, February 27, at 1:30 o'clock, John M. Brown church, of which he was a 
member, being too small to accommodate the large number of friends and 
organizations who desired to pay a tribute of respect to his memory; Rev. A.J. 
Notthingham officiating.

The deceased was a well known and highly respected citizen of Norfolk, a member 
of John M. Brown A.M.E. church, and for years secretary of the trustee board. As 
a letter carrier he served with efficiency and fidelity for a period of 29 
years. He was a member of Campbell Lodge, 67, A.F. & A.M., sons of Norfolk, Acme 
Social and Beneficial Association, and the Aeolian Social and Beneficial 
Association, all of which attended the funeral in a body.

Rev. A.J. Notthingham was ably assisted by conducting the services by Dr. M.E. 
Davis, Rev. J.H. Billups, Rev. C.M. Long, Rev. J.H.A. Martin and Rev. Edw. 
Hines.

The officers of John M. Brown church served as honorary pallbearers, and the 
active pallbearers were John Tyler, William Wood, Chas. S. Ferebee, W.E. 
Lawrence, J.E. Foster, H.M. Perkins, Benjamin Barnes and Joseph Saunders. 
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery.

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