Jeffrey Heath Pinkston, 52, of Alton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in West Plains, Missouri.

He was born on December 31, 1973, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to John Wayne Pinkston and Elizabeth Ann (Winters) Pinkston.

Jeffrey enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, going fishing, baking with his nieces and nephews. He loved his cat KC, and spending time with family.

Jeffrey is survived by his brother, Billy Pinkston of Poplar Bluff; six nieces and nephews, Jacob Pinkston, Craig (Glendy) Cooley, Julie (Mitch) Cooler-Barmer, Billy (Nova) Pinkston, Jr., Zackery (Mariah Vergara) Pinkston, and Malinda Ann (Brandan Preze) Pinkston; and seven great nieces and nephews, Lydia, Renlee, Christian, Andrian, Issabella, Elizabeth, and Hannah. He is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Pinkston; one brother, Wesley Pinkston; and one sister, Connie Cooley. A host of family and friends survive.

Visitation will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jim Schremp officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.