Arthur G. “Diddy” Pinder, 82 of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 28, 2016, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Watson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Nibbletts Bluff, LA, on October 28, 1933, he was the son of Norman and Ollie Beatrice (Granger) Pinder. He worked for Weavers Shipyard and Levingston Ship Yard as a pipefitter superintendent. In retirement he was a accomplished wood craftsman and enjoyed fishing in his free time.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Diane Pinder; son, Bernard “Jiggs” Pinder; daughter, Toni Pinder Lee; 1 grandson; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his son, Steven Pinder, of Arkansas; daughter, Lisa Pinder and soulmate, Lisa Deville, of Crowley, Louisiana; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kenny Stinson, Kevin Merchant, Ricky Johnson, Andrew White, Gene Harper and Mark Jones.
Condolences
Martha Nelson
June 2, 2016
Martha Nelson lit a candle in memory of Arthur Gene Pinder
Donna & Charlene, Connie & Motsy, Tammy & Raquel
June 1, 2016
Donna & Charlene, Connie & Motsy, Tammy & Raquel purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Arthur Gene Pinder.
Cecil Bishop
June 1, 2016
Uncle Diddy will sure be missed, although now he will be with his life long sweetheart and all his brothers and sisters and family. He was always one with a helping hand especially when it came to carpentry work. If I ever run into a stump with a carpentry project I could give him a ring and he could always walk me through a solution, amazing man when it came to carpentry. Had a many fun time with him and Diane at the pool party's they would have. So uncle Diddy, if there is a pool in heaven you and Uncle Joe can once again pick up your beloved sister Pat, and throw her in the pool once again. Give my mom and dad a big hug for me and tell them I miss them too, and I love them. God bless all, Till we meet again, Cecil Bishop
Much Love, Janie And Lynda
June 1, 2016
Much love, Janie and Lynda purchased the Garden To Go Basket for the family of Arthur Gene Pinder.
Anonymous
May 31, 2016
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Arthur Gene Pinder.
Marlene
May 31, 2016
heaven has a new angel-he is with his soul mate. he was a good man and I have many fond memories. he will be missed. sending love and prayers
Nancy Mericle
May 31, 2016
Diddy will always have a special place in our hearts. We had lots of good times with him and Diane. Enjoyed dining out with both of them. Learned to love Chinese food when we would go to Lake Charles. Have wonderful memories of going to Lake Arthur to eat seafood. Diddy you fought a hard fight but its over and we know you are happy with your sweetheart and kids in Heaven. We will miss you so much. When you worked at Levingston you taught Andy so much and he truly looked up to you. Till we see you again. Love you PDiddy. Andrew White Nancy Mericle
Anonymous
May 31, 2016
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Arthur Gene Pinder.
Lisa
May 31, 2016
Dad you will surely be missed but I know life with mom is where you want & deserve to be. I set aside my selfishness here on earth to let you go be with mom, your sweetheart, & love of your life. It was a hard decision to make but yet an easy decision all at the same time. Until we meet again, I will love and miss you & mom.Love Lisa