By WIS News 10 Staff and Joshua Hemphill
Published: Sep. 22, 2024 at 6:19 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The Pinner family announced the death of legendary WIS personality Joe Pinner Sunday afternoon at the age of 89.
In a statement released by the family:
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Father Joe Pinner, 89 years old. He passed peacefully this weekend with his sons Michael and Gregg by his side.
He leaves behind his two sons, his two beloved daughters-in-law Diane (Michael) and Paula (Gregg), his cherished grandchildren Allen (Carmen), Christopher (Addie), Danica (Nick) and Lauren.“
The longtime anchor was an essential personality who joined WIS just 10 years after the station’s first air date. Pinner was known for many things, including the award-winning children’s program “Mr. Knozit.”
A memorial service will take place in early November, according to the family.
The family says in place of flowers, memorials can be made to the Joe and Peggy Pinner Charitable Fund.
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