Pat Pinkerton-Walker

A Celebration of Life Service for Patricia Pinkerton-Walker “Pinky”, 74, Tyler is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Marvin Methodist Church with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. A reception will follow service in Pirtle Hall. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler. A private family graveside will be at Rose Hill Cemetery prior to service. Pat danced her way into heaven on Sunday, February 25, 2024, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born to Thomas and Erma Arnold on August 24, 1949, in Tyler. Pat called Tyler home all her life. She was a proud product of Tyler public schools, graduating from John Tyler High in 1967. She began working at the young age of 13, first selling produce in the community and later selling tickets at the Arcadia theatre. While at John Tyler High, she met who would become her husband of 36 years, Donald Ray Pinkerton. Don and Pat soon started their family, being blessed with daughters Lori and Amy both born in Tyler. Over the years, to say that Pat wore many hats would be an understatement. She worked early on as a teacher’s aide at Rice Elementary, Nettle Creek Interior Design, Howe-Baker Engineers, Trinity Clinic, and RPR Construction Co., Inc. In addition to her career, she also assisted in the forming of RPR as well as, branching out and becoming a home builder during the late 90’s. After the sudden loss of her husband Don in 2005, Pat became Owner / CEO of RPR Construction Company and dedicated this chapter of her life to continuing her and Don’s legacy. During the next 15 years, Pat successfully led one of East Texas’ largest commercial general contractors. Under her direction, RPR enjoyed a strong relationship with its employees, area contractors, and the local community. While focusing her efforts at RPR, she was introduced to the next special person in her life, Dan Walker. After several years of dating, Dan and Pat were married June 26, 2010. The family embraced Dan and his son J.T. Walker as one of their own. The two of them lived their time together to the fullest. Enjoying each other’s company, days on Lake Tyler, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and time on the ranch in San Saba, Texas. After being blessed with 4 beautiful grandchildren, she was then known to most as Pinky. She loved to watch her grandkids participate in all their extracurricular activities and loved having her kids spend time with her on the lake and at the ranch. She always told them how she loved them bunches and took a strong interest in each one of their futures. Over the course of her life, Pinky was involved in and supported many community organizations and charities. Not only with donations, but she also served on numerous boards, including the Tyler Economic Development Council, Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors, and the Lake Tyler Round Table. In honor of her late husband, Pat started, with the help of family and many friends, the Don Pinkerton Memorial Golf Tournament which helped to raise money for the Salvation Army “Doing the Most Good” campaign. Pat also worked with the Smith County Sheriff’s Department to establish the Don Pinkerton Memorial Supervisor of the Year Award. Pat Pinkerton-Walker is survived by: her husband of 14 years, Dan Walker of Chapel Hill; daughter, Lori Pinkerton Coe and husband, Donald of Tyler; Amy Pinkerton Chesley and husband, Brad of Whitehouse; grandchildren, Walker and Sarah Coe, both of Tyler, Leo and Guy Chesley, both of Whitehouse; J.T. Walker and wife Kayla of Chapel Hill; sisters, Linda Brotherton and husband Mike, and Teri Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat faced her challenges like she did life, head on. Even after facing a difficult diagnosis, Pat lived life to the fullest, enjoying arts and crafts, helping others, and always DANCING. In honor of Pinky the family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County, Marvin Methodist Eternal Flame Fund, or The Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County.

Pat Pinkerton-Walker

August 24, 1949 - February 25, 2024