Pat Davis Brinson's Obituary
Pat Davis Brinson, age 91, retired Lt. Colonel, USAF, died September 3, 2012. He was born in Fayetteville, AR on October 29, 1920 to Thomas Everett & Elizabeth Davis Brinson. Pat was a fifth generation descendant of a prominent Baptist preacher, Thomas Moss Brinson, who moved to Northwest Arkansas in the 1840’s. Pat graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BSBA degree in 1947. As an honor graduate and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Scabbard & Blade he accepted a Regular Commission in the USAF. Pat’s military career included five years in WWII, with three years being in New Guinea. He also served in Germany, Japan, Korea, & Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star for his performance on a mission near the Cambodian border. He retired after more than 30 years of service in 1972 at Tinker AFB, OK where he was Chief of Aircraft Maintenance. He and his wife, Freddie, moved back to Fayetteville in 1979 after living in Gainesville, GA, and San Antonio, TX. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, and the Retired Officer’s Association. He had a great love of the game of golf, playing with his wife and friends. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Freda (Freddie), of 65 years, his daughter, Jan Brinson Russell, a son, Gary Brinson & wife Sandy, granddaughter, Erin Russell & Nathan Janes, all of Fayetteville, his brother, Paul Brinson of Gainesville, GA. He was preceded in death by his sister Marian Brinson Lisman.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2012, in the Wesley Chapel of Central United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, AR. Interment will be in Fayetteville National Cemetery with full military honors. Serving as pallbearers are Joe Rodman, Brent Tiller, Nathan Janes, Ted Villinski, Jeff Camp, and Tim Nguyen. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home, 206 West Center Street, Fayetteville, AR.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, 34 Colt Square, Fayetteville, AR 72703, or Central United Methodist Church, 6 West Dickson Street, PO Box 1106, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home, Fayetteville, AR.
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