More detail on this person: COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA- MAJ (Ret.) Allen Ray Brinkman, 71,
passed away on October 4, 2012. Services will be
private.
MAJ Brinkman was born on June 11, 1941 to the
late Clarence and Hazel Brinkman in Eunice, LA.
He served proudly in the United States Army as a
Helicopter Pilot during the Vietnam Conflict,
having received numerous medals, most importantly
the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal
and the Air Medal with "V" Device and 1 OLC. He
retired after 21 years of service. Upon retirement
from the Army, he became a teacher at Carver High
School's JROTC program, where he taught for 23
years.
Survivors include his wife, June Brinkman of
Columbus, GA; a son and daughter-in-law, Allen, II
and Julie Brinkman of Tampa, FL; a daughter and
son-in-law, Stefanie and Jason Litz of Columbus,
GA; seven grandchildren, Lawton, Jake, Hudson
and Walker Brinkman and Shannon, Mary and Lucy
Litz; two brothers, Gary Brinkman and Robert
Brinkman; a sister, Paula Fortner; and several
nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.shcolumbus.com to express
condolences.
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