Russell Charles Hinkle

Russell Charles Hinkle Holt Age 73, died peacefully on September 10, 2009 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born May 26, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to Jacob Edward Hinkle and Edith Hoover Fry. He moved to Mason, MI when he was 3 years old, graduated from Mason High School and then the University of Michigan. In 1961 he married Ruth Lynne Salter. Russ was a respected architect in the Lansing area for 50 years retiring from Keystone Design Group in 2004. He was a partner in Stein Hinkle Dawe Wood and Johnson, which later became Keystone Design Group. Active with the Boy Scout Troop 763, he served as an Assistant Scoutmaster. He also served as President of the Mason School Board, an Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Holt, and was a lifetime member of the Mason Masonic Lodge. He served as a Member and Past President of Holt Lions Club and is a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the past President of the Mid-Michigan Chapter. Russ enjoyed Michigan football, traveling in the motor home, gardening, woodworking, stained glass, and spending time with his family. For those reasons, he will be missed very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Walter C. Hinkle and brother-in-law, Stewart Miller. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Ruth; son Russell W. Hinkle (Julie); daughter, Catherine R. Best (Robert); sister, Elizabeth Miller; grandchildren, Madelynn Crass (Randall), Nathan Russell Hinkle, Emilee Best, Alexander R. Best, and Benjamin Hinkle; sister-in-law, Nancy Hinkle; brother and sister-in-law, Rodger and Josephine Salter; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 2021 N. Aurelius Road, Holt, MI, with the Rev. Kirk R. Miller officiating. Interment immediately following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason, MI. Masonic graveside services provided by Masonic Lodge #70 F&AM. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 2021 N. Aurelius Road, Holt, MI 48842 or Holt Lions Foundation, c/o Kristin Moore-Treasurer, 1879 Tupelo, Holt, MI 48842. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com