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JOE HINSON Obituary

Joe D. Hinson, 70, of Germantown, passed away October 11, 2013, at his home. The family will gather with family and friends on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 9 a.m., until the celebration of life service begins at 10 a.m., at Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 North Germantown Road in Bartlett. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Born on February 11, 1943 in England, AR, Joe graduated from Dexter High School in Dexter, MO and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He later earned his Master’s Degree from Memphis State University. Mr. Hinson retired as the Vice President of Strategic Operations Planning with FedEx after more than 30 years of service. He had a passion for numbers and knowledge, and he was an avid thoroughbred racing handicapper who won numerous tournaments in Nevada and California. Most of all, Joe was a loving husband, father, brother and son. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valerie S. Hinson. Mr. Hinson is survived by three daughters, Kelly Phillips of Germantown, TN, Jennifer Hinson of Collierville, TN, and Julia Hinson of Omaha, NE; his son, Dennis D. Hinson, II of Hastings, NE; and two sisters, Jane Hinson Cole of Dyersburg, TN and Denise Hinson of Marietta, GA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Joe D. Hinson Scholarship at the University of Memphis. Make check payable to U of M Foundation and mail to: Department 238, The U of M Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0001 or call 901-678-3953. Online condolences may be made at www.MemphisFuneralHome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Road (901)725-0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Carole Binswanger

October 19, 2013

Denise, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

DEBRA SLACK

October 19, 2013

Dennis, Jennifer and Julia, I just want to let you know I am thinking and praying for you as the days go by.

Jim & Grace Dempster

October 18, 2013

Our hearts ache at the thought of being unable to call Joe or visit with him. He had such a kind and gentle soul. We talk about how he would bellow with laughter when he heard something funny, and we smile. How he would smile when his horse won the race. He spoke with pride about all four of his children. He loved you all so much. Jim always said Joe was actually his brother from another mother. We loved him so much, and our lives will not be the same without him.

Steve Cole

October 18, 2013

I did not know Joe personally, but I do know well his sister Jane who is married to my favorite cousin, Ronnie Cole. If Joe was anything like Jane, he was a very loving and a very caring person. My wife Beverly and I are so very sorry for your family's loss and wish you the best memories of Joe over the coming years.

Bill & Diane Finnegan

October 17, 2013

Sorry to hear of Joe's death. He was a good friend to me in Operations Research at Federal Express. It was indeed a pleasure working with him in those early years. He will be missed.

Duane Dobbins

October 17, 2013

I have nothing but good memories of Joe. I know he and my Dad were very close. Joe taught me a few things...eating Escargot and counting cards are the two top memories :) If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

The Dobbins Family

Kevin and Nicole (Adam) Bumgardner

October 16, 2013

Dennis, Jennifer and Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories provide you comfort during this difficult time. Praying for all of you!

Adana Horst

October 16, 2013

So sorry Jen. I pray for peace for you. It will come. I love you.

Ted and Sharon Weise

October 16, 2013

To the Family of Joe - Joe provided FedEx with one of the best minds and guidance of anyone that I had the privilege of working with. A comment he made to me very early in our working relationship was: "I would rather hire the best OVERALL baseball athlete than the best first baseman if I want to have a WINNING team". He was right! Joe was always able to think ahead and reason with the potential results of various decisions. FedEx was fortunate to have a man of his work ethic and capabilities to help guide us in the early days and later as the "problems" of world wide service became more complex. Best to all.

Mary Copeland

October 15, 2013

With deepest sympathy and much love to Joe's family, especially to Denise.

Bonnie Hunter

October 15, 2013

So sorry to hear about Joe. I know he is with Val and they are both with God. If you need anything PLEASE let me know.
Bonnie & Brandy Hunter

Debbie Pruett

October 15, 2013

I always thought his nickname should be "Gentle Ben". I hope you find comfort in knowing he is up there with your mom.
All my love,
Debbie, Thad, Abby, and JT

October 15, 2013

Sad the hear the news of Joe's passing. My condolences! Parvez.

October 14, 2013

Denise-You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you as you deal with the loss of your brother.
Joyce & John Bell

Russ Story

October 14, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss Jennifer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian & Brenda Christensen

October 14, 2013

We're sad to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Glenn

October 14, 2013

My prayers are with the family of Joe Hinson. I knew Joe for a long time at FedEx. He was such a nice person to work with, and all who knew him will miss him.

Sarah Aragon

October 14, 2013

Kelly and Jennifer-

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so happy I was able to meet Joe. May he rest in peace.

Another one of Dad at home with his buddy Layla!

Jennifer Hinson

October 14, 2013

Dad with his buddy Layla!

Jennifer Hinson

October 14, 2013

Sheila Dotson

October 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss Jennifer. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Lesters

October 14, 2013

Jennifer, Julia, Kelly and Dennis, we are truly saddened to hear of Joe's death. Seeing a 20 to 1 shot come in just won't be the same.
Bob, Susan, Jim and Molly

Kelly Loschen

October 14, 2013

"Dennis, Jennifer and Julia, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.. Joy, Kelly, and family Let us know if we can do anything for you..

October 14, 2013

Kelly, We are so sorry about Joe, we know how much you loved him. Our prays are with you. We LOVE you, Mary and Rudy Todd

Donna Keller

October 14, 2013

Dennis, Jennifer and Julia,
My heart is sad for you. Please know I'm keeping you all in my heart and prayers. My love to you all.

Lydia Dawson

October 14, 2013

Julia, I'm so very sorry. I lost my father almost three years ago and the pain is unbearable. My thoughts are with you.

Randy Marx

October 14, 2013

My heart and thoughts are with you all.

Nancy Jackson

October 14, 2013

Denise, I am so sorry. I lost a brother and know how it feels. You are in my prayers.

Geo and Sarah Lumsden

October 13, 2013

Dennis, Jennifer and Julia and the rest of his family, you have our deepest sympathy. May God give you the Peace that only He can give. Love to you all.

October 13, 2013

Our hearts are breaking for Joe's children and sisters. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with them. My eldest cousin will be missed by all. With love, Judy & Bob Kubash Cudahy, WI

Lenard & Shannon Adam

October 13, 2013

Sorry to hear about your Dad. You're all in our prayers.

Carolyn (&Don) Hinson

October 13, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't known Joe long but I admired him greatly. You will all be in our prayers.

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