Bill W. Hinsley

1934 - 2010

Bill W. Hinsley August 19, 1934 - October 13, 2010 Bill W. Hinsley was born in Tillman County, Oklahoma to Jack and Avis Hinsley. When he was ten they migrated to California to make a new life in Shafter. He graduated from Shafter High School in 1953 where he excelled in track and football, not academics. It was there he met and married the love of his life, Norma Neuman. They married in May 1954 while he was in the Army. After returning from Germany, they made their home in Bakersfield. He decided to go into barbering and bought several shops. In the early 70's he switched to the grocery business in conjunction with the late Jim Wagner and the late Rod Dannelley. By the end of the 70's he turned to being a landlord or slumlord as some knew him. Whatever he did he did it well and helped numerous people along the way. Survivors are his wife, Norma; daughter, Margo and Ernie Place, WA; son, Brian, WA; son, Bruce and Colleen, Bakersfield; sister, Kathy Hensley, AR; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He has taught many, helped more, and is loved for a lifetime. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 4 p.m., at Hodel's Harvest Rm. Donations may be made in his name to Odyssey Foundation, 5001 E. Commerce Center Drive 93309. www.bakersfield.com/obits