Bernard Hinson

Bernard Huey Hinson, 82, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born September 10, 1930, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Isaac Andrew and Alma Hunter Hinson. A U. S. Army veteran, Mr. Hinson received the National Defense Service Award and Occupation Medal (Germany). He was retired from Startex Mills after 40 years of service, was a member of United Baptist Church, formerly Hayne Baptist, an avid woodworker, and served on the Metro Fire Department for 45 years. Surviving are his sons, Ray Hinson and wife Rhonda of Spartanburg, SC; Jerry Hinson and wife Shirl of Boiling Springs, SC; grandsons, Shane Hinson and Kevin Hinson; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Hinson of Spartanburg, SC, and Kenneth Hinson of Lexington, SC; sister, Shirley Gossett of Spartanburg, SC; sister-in-law, Mary Hinson of Spartanburg, SC; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friend, Patricia Harris of Cowpens, SC. He was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth Lawson, Margie Taylor, and Earlene Couch; and a brother, William Hinson. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, September 21, 2012, at Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel, by the Rev. Robert Emory and the Rev. Jack D. Weaver. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to United Baptist Church Building Fund, 7319 Valley Falls Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family is at the home of his son, Ray Hinson, 7215 Burnett Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bernard Huey Hinson please visit our Sympathy Store.