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BORN
1943
DIED
2018
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P. Hines Obituary
Hines, who retired from the high court in August, was appointed to the State Court of Cobb County in 1974 by then-Gov. Jimmy Carter, and then to the Supreme Court in 1995 by then-Gov. Zell Miller. Hines became Presiding Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court in August 2013 and Chief Justice in January 2017.
Read more about retired Justice Harris Hines on ajc.com
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for P. Hines
55 Entries
Dotty Millican Riley
November 10, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of such a wonderful man. His life and the way he lived it was a blessing to all who knew him. I have fond memories of UGA football games when Hap and my son, Brett Millican, were roommates and played together.I pray for God to hold you all close at this time of loss.
November 9, 2018
It so sad to hear about the death of Judge Hines
To friends and families, pls accept my sympathy at this difficult time of your loss. May you have peace of mind and strength from God to cope
DB
NM
November 8, 2018
I am so sorry for the lost of a good judge, we need good honest judges. I am sorry for the lost to the family too please know we share your pain and may the God of comfort help the family in this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
Ben Colley
November 8, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hines and Doyle family. I'll always remember hearing about Chief Justice Hines when I was in his daughter's US History class at Walton. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Ben Colley and family
Rickey Wilkes
November 8, 2018
Harris Hines was the best Judge our Country let alone County and State has ever seen as well as a Good Citizen and Friend to all. My thoughts, sympathies and Prayers are with his Wife Helen and their Son and Daughter and the entire Hines Family. My Love and Gratitude to the entire Family for sharing such a wonderful man with us and May God's Presence and Grace be a Comfort and Support to the entire Family as they Grieve this tremendous loss!!
Rick Wilkes
Janice Ferebee
November 8, 2018
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to all the Hines family. We are all so very sad to hear of the loss of not only a wonderful judge and citizen, but also of the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and a terrific friend. Our family sends prayers of love and comfort to the family. May this wonderful man Rest In Peace.
Ron Roper
November 8, 2018
I had the privilege of calling Harris my good friend for 42 years. What a great man and good friend. He will be missed by all.
Jerri Daniel
November 8, 2018
I am 94 years old. Harris was my baliff for Judge E.A. Wright in the State Court when still a law student. I loved him like my own son. Judge Wright and I were guests at his and Helen's wedding.
Harris loved his Lord and I look forward to meeting him soon for a long and happy reunion. Blessings to you, Helen.
Sara Johnson
November 7, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting Judge Hines when my oldest son played football with Clay. I knew when I first met him and his beautiful wife that they were a special couple. Judge Hines was such a kind and friendly man. He always spoke to me and always had a smile and a funny story. I truly enjoyed sitting close to him at the ballgames. My heart absolutely breaks for his family. I'm sure their friends and our community will wrap them in as much love and comfort as we can. This will take a long time to even sink in. I will never understand why fine men like him are taken from us way too soon. I feel blessed to have known him and will continue to keep Mary Margaret, Hap, Miss Helen and all of his precious grandchildren and in-laws in my prayers.
Leah Sears
November 7, 2018
My sincere condolences on the death of Chief Justice Hines to all of his many family and friends. It was an honor to have served with and known such a great jurist and person, and I will truly miss him. May God embrace you all in comfort during this difficult time.
Maureen Kane
November 7, 2018
Much love and many prayers are with Helen, Mary Margaret, Hap, and their families. I know that Mr. and Mrs. Hines warmly embraced and welcomed Harris into the Kingdom! May God's loving embrace surround all of the family and myriad friends of Harris, and may Harris rejoice in the peace of Christ.
Bernetha Hollingsworth
November 7, 2018
When you look up compassion, loved his fellow man - regardless to status, kind heart and spirit, and a smile that could light up a room, there you will find a picture of Justice Hines.
Bernetha Hollingsworth- AOC
Patty Mozley
November 7, 2018
This was one of the most wonderful men that ever lived. The world has lost a giant of men.
Andrew Weiss
November 6, 2018
What a wonderful man. He will be missed. I admired him when I was a 1L and worked for him many years ago and have since then.
Andy Weiss
Sharon Hill
November 6, 2018
My heart is heavy. This is a shock. I knew Justice Hines to be a kind, compassionate and merciful judge - to litigants and lawyers alike- beginning with my early days as a lawyer in his courtroom (when I needed all the mercy I could get - for my clients and for me). He was always a role model and an example of the best in professionalism and integrity. He always had a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his beloved Helen and his entire family.
Evelyn Brundidge
November 6, 2018
He was a true gentleman, always kind, and interested in your welfare. I am a member of the Supreme Court family and he will be truly missed.
Anita Harrison
November 6, 2018
I worked for him for the last 4 years before his retirement. This job was God sent. As soon as we met, we had a special bond like no other. I'm heartbroken and devastated that he is gone. I keep waiting for my phone to ring and hear his voice say "Lady, how are you doing and how's the family?". He always told me that he loved me dearly before he hung up the phone, which I will truly cherish for the rest of my life. He was the BEST! There are no words that describe how wonderful this man was. Prayers for Ms. Helen, Mary Margaret & Clem, Hap & Kelly, and the grandchildren (whom he adored). Love to all. Anita & Wesley Harrison
James N Baxter
November 6, 2018
My sympathy to Helen and family.
Harris played on the winning Grady High School basketball team with my brother Don Baxter.
Harris and my brother Jerry Baxter became Superior Court judges about the same time.
When I was 20 and Harris was 19 we worked a summer together as laborers for the Big Apple Supermarket, trucking, unloading and installing food freezers and mixing concrete. It was hard work,
but enjoyable to see Harris smiling face every morning. No matter how hard the work was Harris always had a humorous remark to lighten the load.
Decades later how proud I was to give a celebration dinner when Harris became, in his words, one of the Supremes.
I will always remember Harris.
James N. Baxter Atlanta, GA
November 6, 2018
Glenn Robins
November 6, 2018
Judge Hines and lovely wife enjoyed coming to our restaurant, Barkers Red Hots. He was affectionately known as the Judge. He wonderful man, I always loved serving him he was always friendly, had a big smile and very gracious. If theres a good hot dog in heaven, I am sure hell be the first in line! RIP Judge you will always have a special place in my memories of my 33 years of owning Barkers.
November 6, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Harris was one of the nicest people I've ever known. All through Spring Street School and Grady High and in later years. It was a privilege to have known him.
Raelee LaPorta
Laurie and Minton Edwards
November 5, 2018
This is such sad news. Praying for peace and understanding for the family.
Mike Anthony
November 5, 2018
I had the honor and privilege of meeting Judge Hines several years ago just after a Georgia football game in which his son, Hap, had participated as a placekicker. He was the consummate southern gentleman. The state and the local community has lost a treasure.
Alan Rosenthal
November 5, 2018
Condolences to the Hines family, may he Rest In Peace.
Ann Brown
November 5, 2018
What a shock. News I never wanted to hear. He was a friend to many. His smile, his personality, his wisdom will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Ann Brown
Wayne Sturgis
November 5, 2018
What a loss of a legal scholar and friend to many. Our loss is Heavens gain.
Dean Wendy Hensel
November 5, 2018
Justice Hines was a great jurist, but more importantly, a great man. All of us at GSU Law will miss him. Our thoughts are with his family on this tragic day.
November 5, 2018
Harris remained the same thoughtful, kind, wise,approachable,witty,unpretentious,
courteous,fun-loving and smart man for all the half-century we shared together. He will be sorely missed. George S. Hart
Michelle & Tim Garner
November 5, 2018
There are just no words to describe how sad we are! A fine man has left us and will be missed greatly by everyone. Prayers for Ms. Helen and the family.
Judge Juliette Scales
November 5, 2018
I was privileged to serve with him on the Justice for Children Committee and remember the manner of kindest and respect that was shown through his smile on each occasion. It was my pleasure to know him. I pray that he will be remembered for the love that he shared for children and the path that he walked to improve the lives of others.
Judy Forster Wiliams
November 5, 2018
I am shocked - I graduated from Henry Grady High School in 1961 with Harris. Such a tragedy!!
Beverly & Sandy Baugham
November 5, 2018
Sandy has known Harris for many years, as the Baughams went to Druid Hills Baptist Church, with the Hines.
After high school, Sandy went to Auburn and Army ROTC while Harris went to Emory and law school. They continues to see each other during holidays from school.
Sandy was sent to Vietnam in 1967, was wounded, and came to a hospital in Japan, were I was and army nurse. Harris was a grooms men at our wedding in Valley Forge, PA in March 1968. I hope I can include that picture.
After discharge from the Army Bev and Sandy settled in Marietta , and those saw the Hines occasionally.
We attended Harris and Helens wedding in Taladega, Ala - probably in 1969, Sandy being a groomsman.
While Harris was a Superior Court in Cobb, we saw each other less often , but in about 1991, our Daughter- Robin Baugham and now Hahn, worked for the Superior Court , first with Jury Administration, and later and later Appointing Counsel for Indigent Defense. We know how much a mentor he was to her in her first job.
All this time, we have know the fine qualities of Harris and Helen, and Mary Margaret and Hap , the kicker at Marietta HS and Georgia.
WE pray that Helen and the family will have strength during the period, and know that a fine human being and bright legal mind will have been lost, almost before they could enjoy his retirement
.
The state and Marietta will miss this fine gentleman.
Terri Johnson
November 5, 2018
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Judge Hines. He and my father were friends for many years. Praying for peace for his family and friends for the void this places in their lives.
November 5, 2018
Thank you Harris for who you were and showing us that kindness and fairness could work together beautifully.
We will miss you but heaven is happy to welcome you home.
Andy Hamilton
Lori Bramlett
November 5, 2018
To hear of the passing of Chief Justice Hines makes me sad. I worked for a small project that fell under the Georgia Supreme Court. On the occasions that I would have an audience with Justice Hines, he was always very kind and gracious. He was that way with everyone whether you were at the top of the totem pole or not. For someone like me, who was closer to the bottom, that makes an impression. Prayers to his wife and family. This is a great loss to the his community and the State of Georgia. He will be missed.
William Cotter
November 5, 2018
I was a football and baseball teammate at Grady High School. He was a talented athlete, unburdened by ego and conceit. .At one baseball game, the scorekeeper announced the next three batters up: ""Entrekin, Entrekin, and Hines." Our salty coach said, "Sounds like a law firm." I had no idea Harris did become a lawyer and a prominent one.
November 5, 2018
Judge Hines was blessed with the Lord's Spirit and wisdom in a "contested" adoption case many years ago that enabled us to gain the child God intended for us through an unwed mother. He was able to see and hear the facts (vs attempts) and take the appropriate legal steps to gain the truth that finalized this adoption. We have spoken highly of him for all these years. Our legal system needs more God-directed judges.
We remain,
Blessed parents of our second child!
Bettina Davies
November 5, 2018
A doer of good, a fine, kind man. Taken far too soon, you will be missed by so many. Prayers and blessings to family, friends, and all who knew you.
Joe Hudson
November 5, 2018
I was in Henry Grady High School with Harris and he was without a doubt the nice's person in School.
He was also a very good athlete.
I would always go by and see him when I was in the Cobb court house years ago.
He would always take a minute to speak.
The State will miss him.
Judge Bobby Simmons
November 5, 2018
May his love for God, family, church, fellowperson, and the law be a beacon to all.
Attorney Mary L. Hill
November 5, 2018
One of the kindest men I have ever known. My prayers are with his friends and family and all of us who have suffered this personal loss.
Skip and Sheri Charlton
November 4, 2018
This is such a shock. Harris was a dear man and mighty Christian. We have known him and his dear wife for many years. This candle is lit in prayer that God will hold his family in the palm of His hand and bring them peace.
In Christ,
Skip and Sheri Charlton
Sheri Charlton
November 4, 2018
This is such a shock. Harris was a dear man and mighty Christian. We have known him and his dear wife for many years. This candle is lit in prayer that God will hold his family in the palm of His hand and bring them peace.
In Christ,
Skip and Sheri Charlton
November 4, 2018
This is such a shock. Harris was a dear man and mighty Christian. We have known him and his dear wife for many years. This candle is lit in prayer that God will hold his family in the palm of His hand and bring them peace.
In Christ,
Skip and Sheri Charlton
November 4, 2018
To all who are grateful for Harris Hines, add thousands of young women who have benefitted from Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta during the 42 years since Justice Hines served as one of our founding Directors. Through their lives, Harris, they insure that your influence continues into future generations.
Love to you, Helen and your family ,
Joyce Dunaway Parker
Charlie Jones
November 4, 2018
One of the bests person onyone could call a friend Cobb lost a great lagend
Dan Stephens
November 4, 2018
One could not know Judge Harris Hines and not love him. We have known him and his wife, Helen for many years. We are praying for Helen and all of the family. This is a huge loss for them, of course, and for the community. We know without doubt that he is with his Heavenly Father and that we will see him again.
Mary Lou and Dan
Judge Gregory A. Adams
November 4, 2018
I had the opportunity to serve on several committees with Justice Hines and I found him to be a kind and respectful person. He will be missed. I will pray for his family.
Michelle LeGault
November 4, 2018
I will remember Justice Hines for his kindness, twinkly smile and appreciation for all those who work in child welfare in Georgia. It was always a treat to hear him speak at CLEs. He had a way of rekindling the passion for child welfare law practice.
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