A favorite Uncle

Jerry Hinton, a favorite uncle of ours died recently. His wife, Eula Mae planned a very unique memorial service to honor Jerry. I will miss him at the anual "Christmas pickin", but I'll mainly miss his dry sense of humor that was like no other!

Here are a few photos from the service at Leeds UMC and then the scattering of his ashes at Lookout Point - Horse Pens 40. Here's a link to other photos of Jerry.

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HINTON, JERRY, of Leeds, Alabama was born May 13, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Irondale, where he was a member of Irondale United Methodist Church and attended Shades Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1961. He retired from Boggan Carpet Installation. He had lived in Leeds since 1962 and was a past member of Leeds Lions Club and served as club secretary for 3 years, he was a charter member of Alabama Bluegrass Music Association, and a member of the Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. He was a NASCAR and ice hockey fan, a football fan for all of Alabama's schools, but everyone knew that Auburn was his favorite. Mr. Hinton was preceded in death by parents, Thera and Norman Hinton; and his sister, Fay McCoy. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mae Hinton; sister, Norma Jo Bass (Buddy); brothers-in-law, Huston McLendon (Alice) J.L. Herren (Martha). A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Leeds First United Methodist Church. At sundown we will present his ashes back to the earth and to the Lord from Lookout Point at HorsePens40, where he encouraged so many to appreciate the beauty of God's earth and to enjoy bluegrass music and where he marked trails for visitors to enjoy. He selected this as his final resting place because it was so special to him. On Friday, February 6, 2009 friends are invited to share memories, photos, food, and Bluegrass Music here at our home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Leeds First United Methodist Church or Alabama Bluegrass Music Association. P.O. Box 220 Leeds, Alabama 35094. Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds Directing.
Published in The Birmingham News from 2/5/2009 - 2/6/2009