Douglas Hinton

Published on Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:21 AM MST

Douglas Hinton

Douglas Bert Hinton, 75, of Geronimo passed away at his home Oct. 12, 2009. Doug was born May 21, 1934, in Thatcher to Bert and Vera Hinton. After high school, he graduated from EAC and later attended ASU. Doug was active in sports, rodeos and the Arizona Cactus Kings Band. He married Patricia Ann Frazier on March 11, 1955, and they were blessed with four children, Joe Bill, Tim, Dawn and Mike.

Doug retired from the Graham County Sheriff's Department in 1996 after 20 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, rodeos, playing cards and getting together with friends.

Douglas Hinton

Doug is survived by his best friend and companion, Betty Hamman. He is also survived by his children, Joe Bill Hinton, Tim (Nina) Hinton, Dawn Hinton and Mike Hinton; his sister, Vonda Lou Bieth, five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann; parents, Bert and Vera Hinton; brother-in-law, Joe Bieth; and granddaughter Kayla Hinton.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Fort Thomas Ward Chapel, with burial following at the Hinton Family Cemetery in Geronimo, where he was laid to rest. A visitation was held at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m, with a family viewing one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Arrangements were under the direction of the Caldwell Funeral Chapel.

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Annie Bowman wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:05 AM:

" Dawn, Tim, Mike and Joe Bill: Your dad was such a special guy. He loved to talk to me about the kids when I saw him. He had such a special spirit. Please know that you are blessed with a circle of lifelong friends that will support you guys in any way. We are here for ya at any time. "

Susan Duncan Wolfley wrote on Oct 20, 2009 9:09 AM:

" Joe Bill, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know it wont be easy, we have been through this. Your in my thoughts. Hope things go well for you and your family. "

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