Jack "Jay" "Professor Hackenbush" Hines, III

Jack "Jay" "Professor Hackenbush" Hines III Jack "Jay" D. Hines III, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 17, 1982, passed away on April 5, 2012 due to complications from cancer. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Finnan Hines, his parents, Carmel Baumer Hines and Jack D. Hines Jr., siblings Dana E. Hines and her husband Brent Farrell, Alison J. Hines, and Kyle M. Hines, as well as many relatives and friends. He is the grandson of Dolores Branham Hines and the late Jack D. Hines Sr., Carmelite Shepherd Baumer, and Roger Baumer. A devoted husband, son, brother, and friend, he died peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and his loving mother and siblings. He savored his 29 years of life with enthusiasm that animated everyone around him. A true ambassador of New Orleans, he shared his love of the city by opening his home to visitors from all corners of the world. Intellectually curious, he had a wide variety of interests including literature, music, history, politics, barbecue, po-boys, hacking, and getting weird. He was never afraid to learn a new skill and enjoyed auto-repair and rebuilding New Orleans. An enthusiastic geographer, he traveled to 36 countries and 49 states, sharing his sense of humor, always making memorable impressions and new friends. He graduated from Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans. As Director of Graduate Studies at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, he was always happy to help others. He will never be forgotten as he lives on in the hearts of his friends and family, for he taught them to appreciate every moment and all that life has to offer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of service.