Peter Brinkman, 83 of Maiden died Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at his home. Born 1933 he was the son of the late Peter Brinkman and Anna Denife. He was a professional driver, as well as driving instructor most of his life. He also was an Army veteran. June Brinkman his loving wife of 37 years of the home survive him. The funeral will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2017. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. A Gathering of Friends will be 10-11:00 am, one hour prior, Saturday, June 24th, 2017 at Friendship United Methodist Church in Newton with Pastor David Hamlyn officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brinkman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.