Steve Pinkin, was born May 25, 1945 to the Union of Willie Mae Plinking and Steve Pinkin in Crittenden, Arkansas. Steve accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 13 and he never lost his faith.

Steve received his former education from Marion Public School System in Arkansas.

Steve later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was employed by Milwaukee County Transit System as a bus driver for over 25 years, he retired in 2015.

In his leisure he enjoyed playing cards, Dominoes and spending quality time with his children.

Steve leaves to cherish his Three daughters Shayla, Ebony and Markita Pinkin ; Three sons Curtis Sins, Steve and Marlo Pinkin; Four grandchildren AzariahT Thomas Benitaz Pinkin Bless'N Gilmore & Tremain Gilmore and a host of friends.