William Hinkle

Good smile, good laughter, good times-- i remember Bill's green bomber that we tied sleds to the back of to cruise the streets near mcguinness during our few snows of the year; i remember reconnecting later when he was living west of ocu somewhere and the zztop tune "just got paid today"-- bill cranked it up and said "this here's my song, tob". bill and i took the chemistry final together in 10th grade-- we both bombed it-- and he put down his pencil calmly at the end, chuckled, and said to...

Thinking of your family at this difficult time.

I met Bill the summer before he started Casady. He was just a genuinely nice person with a good heart. We shared a love for music. I fondly remember jamming in his garage many times with John Greenberg with our amps at "11". That is how I remember Bill, smiling, playing music. My deepest condolences go out to the family during this difficult time.

Bill was a good friend and someone who I was glad to have had the chance to know from high school, through college, and after.

You were a very talented person and will be sorely missed.

My condolences go out to all of your family.

I knew Bill in high school and he was truly one of the kindest and funniest men around. His sense of humor always made people laugh and smile. My condolences to his family during this difficult time. Bill will be missed.

I remember seeing Bill many times before actually meeting him. He would quietly sneak in and out of his mother's house when I was sitting at her piano taking lessons. He was trying not to disturb us; I thought he was mysterious. Years later when we were in high school, I was able to get to know Bill. I found him to be kind, gentle, and still somewhat quiet – surely in part due to growing up in a home full of music. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Mrs. Payne. My prayers and thoughts...

Bill and I took Spanish together at Casady and listened to a lot of music (sometimes while we were supposed to be listening to Spanish tapes). In addition to being a fantastic musician with a great ear, Bill was always quit witted and funny. Although he was a couple years older, he never made me feel like less because I was younger. This world will miss Bill and his spirit.

In our high school and college years, Bill and I were the best of friends. In the years since, we would make contact occasionally around town. During my recovery from heart surgery, my spirits were lifted when I saw that all to familiar and contagious smile walk in. He always smiled like he knew something that the rest of us didn't. His warmth, passion, good nature, and friendships defined him. I lost my Dad in March and, although it had been a while since we spoke, Bill came walking in to...

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.