Donald F. “Fred” Pine, Jr., 65, of Willard, passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 18, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., to Donald F. Pine, Sr., and Barbara (Fulmer) Pine. He grew up in Lebanon, Mo., and proudly served in the U.S. Army.
Preceding him in death were his parents and infant brothers, Paul and James.
He was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend.
He married Barbara (Thomas) Pine on June 9, 1978. With his wife by his side, his faith of Full Gospel led him to devote the last 30 years of his life to the ministries, founding King’s Business Ministries, Inc., in 1981. His numerous mission trips to Mexico resulted in the building of 50 churches in that country. He was involved with the Food Pantry in Willard, and was an apostle to numerous other outreach ministries across the United States.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, and their blended family, consisting of daughter, Sherry Ryan and husband George; daughter, Sandra Martin, all of Lebanon; daughter, Brenda McClintock and husband Don, of Springfield; sons, Brian Waterworth and wife, Leesa, and Dwayne Waterworth and wife, Joye, all of Rogersville; five grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, James Pine, Joliet, Ill., and Marvin Pine, Lebanon, Mo., as well as a sister, Cheryl Thames, Port Neches, Texas, and their families.
A “Going Home Celebration” service will be held Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11 A.M. in Joshua House Prophetic Center, 300 Main Street, Willard, Mo., with interment following in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Highway 65, Springfield.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
The Family wishes to express their thanks to his many wonderful caregivers, with a special thanks to “Shelly”, his nurse at Cox South ER.
We will miss you Apostle Pine, but your dedication and devotion to God, family and friends will never be forgotten.