William E. Hinton, Sr.

William Edward Hinton, Sr. age 73 of Keeling, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Sovah Health-Danville.

Mr. Hinton was born on November 14, 1946, in Danville, VA, a son of the late Charlie James Hinton and Sadie Rutledge Hinton. He lived most of his life in the Danville and Keeling areas where he was employed as a truck driver for several companies. He was married to Jean R. Hinton who survives and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Bill Hinton, Jr., Jennifer Brown (Josh), Scott Wyatt (Annie), Rodney Hinton (Kelly), C.J. Hinton and Wade Hinton (Stacie); grandchildren, Scooter Hinton, Asher Hinton, Abagayle Hinton, Tiffany Morris and Austin Hamrick; and sister, Charlotte Mansfield. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James T. Hinton, Sr. and sisters, Hazel H. Carter and Ann R. Jones.  

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Hinton family. 

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