The deceased died in a temporary hospital in Pinyalling after an illness of 18 days. He was buried a half mile east iof the Baron Rothschild Mine at Pinyalling.  Witnesses present at the burial were Henry Varley and G Sievers. His death was certified in writing by UP Swinburne, manager of the Baron Mine, Pinyalling.

His estate of £76 15s. 5d. was distributed to his sister, Blanche PINNOCK (born Nairne, South Australia, 1875; Birth Registration 154/37).