Arlin Wayne Pinkard, age 54, a McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native died at his residence on May 28, 2016 following a sudden illness. He was an employee of Porter Roofing, member of the Baptist Church and son of the late Arlin Ray and Frances Hobbs Pinkard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Kenny Murphy. Survivors include three sons, Arlin Wayne Pinkard, Jr., Chris Pinkard and Marlin Ray Pinkard all of McMinnville; seven grandchildren, Allie, Bobby, Sabashation, Kirsten, Brittany, Hunter and Alexis Pinkard all of McMinnville; sister, Sandra Curtis of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Area 2 of Rock Island State Park.