Jerry W. Hinton

Jerry Wayne Hinton, of Geneva, AL, formerly of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He was born in Margaret, AL, on March 1, 1945 to Susie M. Messina and Henry D. Hinton. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry D. Hinton, and stepfather, Fredrick Voehringer. He is survived by his wife, Regina Espersen Hinton, daughter Brandi Shirah (Michael) of Geneva, son Wayne Hinton (Vanessa), of Auburn, mother Susie Voehringer, of Vestavia, sister Sharon Dierking (Brent) of Pelham, grandchildren, Cassie and Spencer Shirah, and Johnathan, Nash and Motley Hinton, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry was a graduate of Gordon High School in Atlanta and Georgia State University. He served in Viet Nam, with the Army’s First Air Cavalry Division, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for heroic achievement. Jerry was a self-employed tax accountant. He was a parishioner of St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Geneva, AL, and a parishioner for many years at St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wylam, AL, were he was actively involved as a board member, usher and various other service. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jerry was a little league coach for many years. He was an avid Auburn Tiger, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons fan. Jerry loved cooking and gardening, and sharing his crop with family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; especially cheering them on in their sporting and dancing events. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He was always there for anyone who needed a hand, and was loved by all who knew him. Visitation will be at St Stanislaus Catholic Church, in Wylam, AL, on Thursday, March16, 2017 from 9 to 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10a.m. Interment will follow at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL.