Cloyde Pinson Sr is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/dallasftworth.asp.


Biography found at https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/cloyde-pinson-obituary?id=26948400.  As Chairman of the National Cemetery Committee, Mr. Pinson worked relentlessly for fifteen years to bring his dream of a final, honorable, resting place for North Texas veterans to fruition. His passion for this project was fueled by two very distinct aspects of his personality, his love of family and his love of country. In 1967, he lost his son, Pfc. Marine Corporal Cloyde C. Pinson, Jr. fighting in Viet Nam. Encouraged by his family, Mr. Pinson took his first steps to make the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery the magnificent reality it is today for all veterans and their families to seek refuge and find comfort. A native of Ohio, Cloyde C. Pinson, Sr. was born September 25, 1922, but as the saying goes, "He got to Texas as fast as he could." On his way to Texas, he served his country and he served it well. He entered the Army in 1941 with his twin brother, Clyde at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Soon he was on his way to Casa Blanca, Rabat, and Oran in North Africa; followed by tours in Naples, Santa Maria, Volurno Valley, Anzio, Rome, Leghorn, and Pisa through Italy as World War II continued. He transferred to the Air Force in 1947 and completed tours of duty in German and France, participating in the Berlin Airlift. In conjunction with many stateside assignments, he retired as a Mustang Captain in 1961 after 21 years of active duty. He continued his service to his country for the next 22 years as the Air Force Plant Representative at General Dynamics in Fort Worth, overseeing work on the F16 fighter among many other projects. In 1983, he retired and his REAL job began...the creation of the National Cemetery in North Texas. While serving as Chairman of the Texas National Cemetery Foundation since 1989, Mr. Pinson also held positions as American Legion Post Commander in Grand Prairie for six years; District Adjutant and Vice Commander, and Post Judge Advocate; Charter Commander, Pinson Memorial Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars; Life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, The Military Officers Association of America, and the Military Order of the World Wars. He also spearheaded the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas for many years. Among his list of honors and awards are the AMVETS Silver Helmet for Patriotic Achievement; MOWW Silver Medal for Patriotic Achievement; Good Samaritan of the Year bestowed upon him by Dallas Baptist University. 
https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Father-dies-two-days-after-son-s-body-buried-in-7598663.php.
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Margaret “Peggy” Pinson passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, after a progressive illness. She was born October 3, 1921, in New York City, to Ernest A. and Margaret Hutson Powers. Peggy is the wife of Cloyde C. Pinson, Sr. “Father of the Dallas-Ft.Worth National Cemetery” who preceded her in death in 2006. She is a Sunset High School graduate and long-time resident of Irving. Before marriage, Peggy worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in Fort Worth where she met Cloyde working in the Air Force recruitment office in the same building. Peggy was an Air Force wife as she and her family lived in many parts of the U.S. After settling back in Dallas, she worked 16 years for Sam P. Wallace Mechanical Contractors as secretary to the President and Vice President. Upon retirement, she continued her real job for which she was very highly qualified. Peggy held a PhD from the School of Loving Mothers and Grandmothers and her family was the fortunate beneficiary. Her hobbies included bridge, needlepoint, reading, and a host of wonderful friends. She and her husband were active members of St. Stephens Presbyterian Church in Irving. They were also active in many Veteran’s organizations. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Brown Wallace; granddaughter, Wendy Wallace Tiedt and husband Chad; grandson, Patrick Wallace and wife Lindsey; three beautiful great grandchildren, Margaret and Drew Tiedt, and Colt Wallace. She is also survived by her nieces, Carla Thompson and Susan Stricklin of Huntsville, Alabama, and Toni Tufo of Palm Springs, California; and her nephew, John Berry of Owasso, Oklahoma. In addition, she is survived by her loving caregivers without whom our journey would have been much more difficult. Thank you, Sandy, and mom’s guardian angels, Cerise and Emily, for the kind and gentle care you gave our mother.

CLOYDE C PINSON SR

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