Chester Alan Pinson

"Buddy"-Age 72 of Goodlettsville passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Sarah Cannon/Centennial Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1947 in Nashville, TN to Boyd Richard & Beatrice Carlisle Pinson. He graduated from White House High School in 1965 and then went on to Tennessee Technological University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1969. He married Janette Davenport on December 7, 1974 at McKendree United Methodist Church in Nashville. They were married for 45 years. He retired after 30 years of service from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. After his retirement, he started his own consulting business, working with Tennessee Concrete Association and Sweeping Corporation of America, INC. He received the Tennessee Concrete Association Presidents Award in 2005 and 2009 for his outstanding service. He was an avid runner and completed thirteen marathons. He was known by his friends from the state as the Marathon Man. Alan also loved horse racing. He spent lots of time calculating racing statistics to make sure that he had made a wise bet. He made many friends at the track over the years, and they always held a special place in his heart. He had a flair for entertaining people. Whenever visiting his house, there was always a cheese plate there to greet you. He was the life of the party. Alan always made new friends everywhere he went. Many people Alan and Janette met on their travels still kept in touch. He never met a stranger, always set goals, and loved family above all else. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. He taught a Sunday School Class and was Chairman of the Board for many years. In his retirement years, he and his wife enjoyed traveling in the RV. They had visited all states in the United States and 48 of the National Parks. Alan and Janette spent lots of time camping with their grandkids at Defeated Creek. When not traveling, he could always be found sitting on his deck reading his James Patterson books and playing cards with friends. He was a ferocious Nashville Predators and Vanderbilt University fan. He loved attending games with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janette Pinson, Goodlettsville, TN; daughters, Nachel (Chris) Tenbarge. Lebanon, TN and Janaree Harris, White House, TN; sister, Peggy (Len) Holman, Springfield, TN; 4 grandchildren, JC(Sarah Beth) Harris, Leander Tenbarge, Ellie Tenbarge and Addie Tenbarge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Sam Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery with JC Harris, Chris Tenbarge, Leander Tenbarge, Ronnie Davenport, Glenn Jenkins and Jason Spain serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Sunday, June 21, 2020 5-9pm and Monday, June 22, 2020 10-11am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 3390 N Mt. Pleasant Road Greenbrier, TN 37073. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

Chester Alan Pinson

November 3, 1947 - June 19, 2020