Hoyt W. Pinkerton, 81, of Amesville, passed away, Sun. Nov. 10, 2024 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Beverly.  He was born Nov. 15, 1942 to the late William and Ester (Davis) Pinkerton in Amesville, OH.  He served in the Army, and was a Bern Township Trustee. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol (Anhalt) Pinkerton of the home; son, David (Elizabeth Sheppard) Pinkerton of Barlow; daughter, Susan Marshall of Athens; brother, Morris (Becky) Pinkerton of Little Hocking, grandchildren, Tyler, Christian, and Caleb, and 1 great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, and son-in-law, Brandon Marshall. Visitation will be Thurs. Nov. 14, 2024 from 4-6 P.M. followed by a Funeral at 6:00 P.M. at Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill. To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.matheneyfh.com.