Charles Bernhard Hingst, age 96 passed away September 11, 2018. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Judith Chancey Hingst; 2nd wife Dorothy Juanita Patterson Hingst; daughter, Linda Hingst Pinion; parents, Hans & Lillian Hingst; sister, Ruth Hingst Pittard; survived by loving daughters, Ellen (Jeremy) Wheat; Susan Hingst (Douglas) Martel; son in law, Phillip Pinion; grandsons, Phillip “Chip” (Mandy) Pinion II, Charles “Chad”(Tammy) Pinion; great grandchildren, A.J. Kaylee, Paige, Tryson, brother, Eric Hingst; step sons, Pat Patterson, Jay Patterson, Jack Patterson and a host of family and friends. Charlie was a loving husband, best father ever, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His love for the Lord was apparent to all and his compassion for others will live on in the memories and heart of family and friends, Charlie will be missed by all. Charlie likes to point out the uniqueness of his birth date and that he shares a birthday with George Washington. Growing up, Charlie lived in several places throughout the south, but he is especially proud of his time in Georgia at Georgia Tech. If you ask about his time there, he'll say, "I'm a rambling wreck from Georgia Tech!" Instead of beginning his junior year of college, Charlie joined the Merchant Marines as a radio officer in WWII. After spending three and a half years with the Merchant Marines, Charlie went back home to finish his degree. When he talked with the Registrar, she told him he would have to go all the way back to Freshman Math! In total, it took Charlie twelve years to graduate college because of his time in the Merchant Marines that was thrown into the middle. Charlie eventually graduated with his degree in engineering. For many years, Charlie managed the Otis Elevator Company in Nashville and eventually retired from there. Charlie is one of the most joyful people to be around and is loved by all. Gathering of family and friends Friday September 14th 4-7pm at Hermitage Funeral Home and Saturday 10 till 12 noon at Donelson Fellowship. Funeral Service Saturday September 15th 1pm at Donelson Fellowship Church.
