Richard Charles Hinckley Jr.

Richard Charles Hinckley Jr. age 61 of Hastings went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 4, 2013, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 2, 1951 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Richard C. and Ruth Ellen (Hawkins) Hinckley Sr.

Richard received his GED from the Hastings Adult Education program. He married Mary Cwik on October 30, 1971. Richard worked at a canning factory, and a machine shop in Lake Odessa. He also held various odd jobs while also working on the farm. Richard's interests included watching wrestling, NASCAR (favorite driver was Jimmy Johnson), playing cards, word search, fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Richard enjoyed watching his grandkids grow and loved spending time with them as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Richard Charles and Ruth Ellen Hinckley Sr.; brothers: Bobby Hinckley and Dennis Hinckley.

Richard is survived by his wife, Mary Hinckley; daughter, Sue (Myerel) Kidder; sons: Timmy Hinckley and Joey Hinckley,all of Hastings; grandkids: Michelle Kidder, Lucus Kidder and Justin Kidder; siblings: Ann Hoffman of Hastings, Sandy Windes of Hastings, Judy (Ben)  Martz of Freeport, Luke Hinckley of Hastings, Billy (Tressa) Hinckley of Battle Creek, Lucy Tobias of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank Carl Smith of Tom's Market and his family for helping out in a big way.

Respecting Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial Service:
Saturday, January 19, 2013 @ 11:00am
Confessions of Truth Ministries
(Old Weslayan Church)
Hanover St.
Hastings, MI
Pastor Sandy Woodmansee, officiating