Larry Hinson, 73, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. Larry was born Dec. 2, 1948, in Columbus County, to the late Carl Hinson and Pauline Simmons Hinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Hinson on Jan. 17, 2022; and brother, Harry Lee Hinson.
Larry served his country as a chaplain in the U.S. Army for six years during the Vietnam War. He then worked as a pipe fitter in construction for several years. He was a loving son, father and grandfather. He is in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
A memorial service for Larry and his wife, Deborah, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the McKenzie Mortuary Chapel with military honors for Larry. Rev. Gary Ledbetter will be officiating. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson St., Whiteville, is serving the Hinson family.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Lori Hinson of Whiteville; a grandson, Ethan Long; one brother, Carl A. Hinson of Whiteville; two sisters, Bonnie Hinson Inman (Steve) and Rachel Hinson McKeithan (Mike) of Hallsboro; and a “special grandson” Dex Hinson.
