Deputy Sheriff Mark Thomas Pinson

Deputy Sheriff Mark Thomas Pinson | Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff Mark Thomas Pinson

Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, November 20, 1976

Add to My Heroes

Mark Thomas Pinson

Deputy Pinson was killed when a vehicle that had crashed into a house exploded. He had removed the injured driver and had lifted the hood to shutoff the engine when the gas tank exploded. The explosion threw Deputy Pinson into a wall and he was trapped by the ensuing fire.

Deputy Pinson had been with the agency for one month and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 1 month
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Explosion
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 16 Reflections

Dear Brother.......It's been a while since i have been here. I am so sorry. I had and have alot going on. There are more of us with you now , than still here. I miss you all...I think of everyday . Robert and Ike are with you now....I am old now and i know it want be long until i see that big ole smile you have......I am so very proud of you. It's bad here now....People don't like police officers anymore...It's so sad......I just wanted to say that i love you and miss you !! I will see you soon.....Love Patsy

Patsy Barnes
Sister

April 26, 2019

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths