Charles C. Hinkley, 76, of Dresden, died March 7 at his home from complications of leukemia, with his family by his side.
He was born in Richmond on Jan. 6, 1933, the son of the late Clinton W. and Evelyn B. (Smith) Hinkley. He attended Richmond schools and served honorably in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force for 16 years.
After his military service, he lived in Texas for several years before returning to Maine. He was an accomplished carpenter and home builder, among several other vocations.
He enjoyed all types of sports and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed country and western music and loved to dance. He loved spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Shauna and husband Kurt Jacobson of Austin, Tex.
Surviving are his companion, Linda Merriam of Dresden; two sons, Dr. Charles C. Hinkley and wife Suzannah of New Braunsfels, Tex., and Warner R. Hinkley and wife Ann of Bath; two daughters, Sandie and Yolanda Hinkley, both of Texas; four grandsons, Brett, Kieantae, Kirk, and Edward; three granddaughters, Hannah, Chelsea and Lindsey; one great-granddaughter in Austin, Tex.; two brothers, Gilman Hinkley and wife Maxine of Richmond and Sherwood Hinkley and wife Mary of Apopka, Fla.; six sisters, Marilyn Pinkham of West Gardiner, Emelene Fickett and husband Charles of Farmingdale, Marita Miller of Boothbay Harbor, Betty Roy of North Adams, Mass., Cleo Chancellor and husband Norman of Richmond, and Dolores Emmons of Topsham; many nephews, nieces and cousins; and special friends, Paul and Donna Bergeron, and Aaron and Mary Garate.
Graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery on Alexander Reed Road in Richmond in the spring, per his wishes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice or the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
