Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
Waterford, Connecticut
Dec 17, 1935 – May 15, 2015
JAMES HINKLE 79, of Waterford, CT passed away on May 15, 2015 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
Jim enjoyed 53 wonderful years of marriage with his wife Sandra (Brackett) Hinkle who survives him.
Jim was employed for 37 years as a nucleur test engineer at Electric Boat Company before retiring in 1995.
Besides his wife he is survived by his sons, James Hinkle and wife Mara of San Marcos, CA, Jeffery Hinkle and wife Trudy of East Lyme, his grandchildren, Steven, Emily, Sierra and Samantha. He is also survived by his sister in law Valerie Pascucci and husband Joe of Nevada. He was predeceased by his brother John Hinkle and his sisters Joan Pementil and Jean Mellor.
Jim enjoyed painting, the beach, woodworking, the lottery and mostly his grandchildren. If something needed fixing Jim was your man.
Jim served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was a life member of the VFW.
There will be no formal services but rather a lifetime of lasting memories shared with all who knew this incredible man. In lieu of flowers please make a random act of kindness to a stranger.
Waterford Beach - a place he loved.
To my dear friends the Hinkle Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man and good friend to all who knew him. He was the kind of man who could help you fix anything and would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. He will be missed. Rest in peace Jim.
Love, the Dwire Family ~ Nancy, Olie, Angela, Daniel and Katie.
Nancy & Olie Dwire
June 03, 2015 | Mooresville, NC
When ever I saw Jim in his blue s-10 I knew a big smile and a wave was coming.We will miss Jim, but we will never forget him.
Craig and Jaymee Holt
May 24, 2015
Dear Hinkle Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. My father Pete and his sisters and brothers always remember Uncle Jim growing up. I remember Uncle Jim when he visited his sister, my grandmother Joan. He was always sweet and friendly. May God give you strength to help you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
The Pementil family
Samantha Joan Pementil-Boyd
May 21, 2015 | New London, CT
Dearest Sandy, Jimmy, Jeff and families,
I am so saddened to hear of Jame's passing. He was such a wonderful, kind man. We would always run into him while out running errands.He was always smiling. I am honored to have grown up a couple houses from all of you and will keep my childhood memories of him, close to my heart! I am going to miss him in his little blue truck passing by and waving to him. I wish you all the strength you need to get through this most difficult time.
Lori McGrath Reynolds & Family
May 19, 2015 | Quaker Hill, CT
Sandra Jimmy & Jeff I'm So Sorry For Your Loss He Really Was A Great Man .
Mark
May 18, 2015 | East Lyme, CT
So sorry for your loss. I know Uncle Jim has angels up in heaven to welcome him.
Kerri Wolcott
May 18, 2015 | Woodbury, CT
Sandra jimmy&jeff,sorry for your loss.
jimmy sizer
May 18, 2015 | Antioch, TN
May God bless you and your family in
this time of sorrow and know that our
thought's and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Jean Coon
May 18, 2015 | No. Stonington, CT
Oh uncle Jimmy, I miss bumping into you while im shopping. You've been on my mind so much lately, now I realize why, we all will miss you, we love you Reggie and all the pementils XOXO
May 18, 2015