Mr. Hinman was born in Massena, New York to the late William and Corrine Carbino Hinman. He served in United States Navy following World War Two and was stationed in Guam and Key West, Florida. After his service, Mr. Hinman attended Siena College in Albany, New York. Following college he held a number of accounting and supervisory positions throughout his career and held positions at the General Electric Company, Oscar Mayer and Co., and Liverpool Home Supply.
Prior to moving to Burlington, North Carolina, Mr. Hinman and his wife resided in Camden, New York where they enjoyed a retirement filled with gardening, golf and grandchildren visits.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hinman was preceded in death by two sisters. He is survived by his wife, of 69 years Hilda Bouvier Hinman; children Julie Pettengill and husband Greg of Burlington, NC, Cheryl Hamilton and husband John of Charleston, SC and William Hinman, Jr. and wife Anne Marie Cordingly of Washington, DC; grandchildren; Will, Greg, Nate, Emma, Brian and Jason; and sister Gloria Kowalski of St. Petersburg, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union in memory of William Harold Hinman, Sr.
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Hinman family. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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