It is with deep reverence that we announce the unexpected passing of Dale Warden Hinton, a devoted father, grandfather, and mentor who passed away on November 11, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born November 9, 1944 in Carter County, Kentucky.
Dale graduated from Rowan County High School in Morehead, Kentucky. Following graduation, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 3 years during the Vietnam era as a communications specialist. Soon after, he was married to Linda Oney in 1968, and they started their family in 1969, going on to raise three sons together. He would then go on to work an entire career as a train dispatcher, beginning at B&O and retiring from CSXT after nearly 40 years of dedication. Dale began his railroad career on the Big Sandy, and came to Florida from Huntington, West Virginia, in the late 80’s. An avid Kentucky Wildcats fan in every form, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening in his spare time. Dale was a friend to all who knew him and you never left his home hungry.
Dale leaves behind his wife, Linda, and sons Ronald (Shannon), Robert (Tracy), and Brian (Jennifer). His grandchildren include Brittney Hinton (Robert Lambing), Davon Ching, Peyton Pollitt, Caitlin Hinton, Reece Pollitt, Wyatt Hinton, Colton Hinton, Brantley Hinton, and bonus grandchildren Kira and Tristan Haack. As one of 14 children, his surviving siblings are Morris (Marge) Hinton, Jerry (Sally) Hinton, Linda “Lou” Clouse, Wanda “Sue” (Ora) Porter, Sondra Kay Elkins, Danny (Colette) Hinton, Teresa (Reggie) Wheeler, Jennifer (Jimmy) Morrison, and Ricky Hinton. His memory lives on in his many nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Finley and Reba, and siblings James Hinton, Janet Hinton, Scott Hinton, Gentry Hinton, alongside granddaughters Ashleigh and Peanut Hinton.
Family and friends are invited to attend services on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home in Middleburg, Florida. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with services commencing at 11:00 am, followed by burial at Peoria Cemetery, Orange Park, Florida. After burial, all are welcome to join the family for a meal at Black Pond Baptist Church on Old Jennings Road, in Middleburg, Florida.
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