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Loving husband and father, Robert (Bob) Hinkle of Vero Beach, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joanna (Glance). They were married at Emmanuel’s Reform Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1952.
Bob is lovingly remembered by his five sons, Robert Jr. of Katy, Texas; Timothy and his wife Tina of Vero Beach; Daniel and his wife Rhonda of Dana, North Carolina; Philip and his wife Teresa of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; and George and his wife Dena of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He is also survived by his siblings, brothers Henry of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, and James of Roseland, Florida, and sister Ruth of Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
He was blessed with and proud to be the grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Bob is predeceased by his parents William and Lydia (Henry); brothers Donald, William, Harold, Herman, Paul; sister Dorothy; daughter-in-law Young; and grandson Dalton.
Bob was born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, on March 4, 1933. He worked for many years in Pennsylvania with his brothers at Hinkle Roofing. In 1971, he relocated with his wife and family to Roseland, Florida, to work at Shiloh Youth Ranch. In 1979, he and his wife moved to Vero Beach, where he was self-employed until his retirement from Vero Beach Laundry and Cleaners in 2009. He was a long-time member and elder at Grace Baptist Church of Vero Beach. Bob came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1956 and lived the remainder of his life for Christ and the advancement of the Gospel.
The family will receive friends and relatives for a Visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960. A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Grace Baptist Church, 1285 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960. Burial will follow immediately at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Because of his love and dedication to the church, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be given to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 1285 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960.
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Teri and Jimmy Norconk - friend/neighbor
February 24, 2020, 12:59 pm
To all of the family– our hearts and prayers are with you. Bob always had a smile for us, a kind word, and a ready hand to help. He was a man who has left a beautiful legacy through his family, and certainly a man who shared God’s love with his neighbors!
Raymond Welker - Friend
February 24, 2020, 12:59 pm
My deepest sympathy to Robert’s family and friends. Wishing you all peace and strength during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Raymond Welker
Dick Cantner - Friend from PA and Vero
February 24, 2020, 1:00 pm
Thinking of you all and the wonderful friends I have made since I moved to Vero Beach in 2005. Bobby and Joanna were there for me at times I was struggling in this new environment. I will always remember Bobby for his wisdom and friendship to me. Rest in peace my Friend, and say hello to God for me. See you when I get there, Sir.
Deborah Gebhardt - Cousin
February 24, 2020, 1:00 pm
To Joanna and the boys. Bobbie was a wonderful thoughtful person with a great sense of humor. I always enjoyed every visit with him. He is off to heaven for sure.
George Hinkle - Favorite Son
February 24, 2020, 1:01 pm
The greatest man I’ve ever known.
Phil Hinkle - 4th Son
February 24, 2020, 1:01 pm
They say you can’t pick your parents and this is true. But if I could, I would pick the same ones I was born with.
Tim Hinkle Jr. - Grandson
February 24, 2020, 1:02 pm
PapPap was an amazing grandfather to me. He taught me so many things growing up and even into my adult years. He taught me how have patience, a sense of humor, to laugh, how to cook up delicious food, and how take scrap items and make something out of them. He helped build my koi pond, my greenhouse, the entry room to my house compete with a wood burning fireplace. I will always have the memories of the time I spent working with him or just sitting and chatting. I love you and will miss you but I know I will see you again in Heaven soon PapPap.