John Irwin Hines, 74 of Beaufort SC, passed away on Monday July 8, 2013 at Duke University Medical Center, surrounded by his family. A native of Huntington, WV, John was born on October 11, 1938 to the late Jack and Vivian Campbell Hines. For the last 17 years, John and Kay have lived in Beaufort SC.
John was affectionately known to everyone as Pops. He graduated from Marshall University with a Master’s Degree in Communications. He was employed in management for 30 years with Huntington Alloys. He enjoyed playing golf and delivered mobile meals In Beaufort for the past 4 years. More than anything, he enjoyed time spent with his loving wife, children, grandchildren and friends. John and Kay were married for 52 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Hines, sisters Jackie Cooper and Connie Crews, uncle Charles Hines, daughters Amy Hendrickson and husband Tim, Carrie Hines and son David Hines and wife Jeannie, grandchildren Jordan, Shane, Madison, Thomas, and Jack.
Memorial Contributions may be made to:
The Marshall University Foundation School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Attn Melanie Griffins, Director of Development
519 John Marshall Drive
Huntington WV 25703 Checks made to the MU Foundation with John Hines Memorial on the memo line
Or
Help of Beaufort
P.O. Box 472
Beaufort SC 29901
