Richard W. Hinkens

Edenton resident

Richard William Hinkens, 76, 1912 Arapahoe Trail, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 in his home. Mr. Hinkens was born in Ainsworth, Wis. and was the son of the late Henry and Contessie Erb Hinkens. Retired from the US Air Force after more than 21 years of service and a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he then retired from the NARF where he worked for 20 years. A member of St. Anne Catholic and the Edward G. Bond Post #40 of the American Legion, he also enjoyed his work as a referee in all sports in the Tidewater area. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Jean Willings Hinkens; two daughters, Donna Watterson and husband, Bill, of Edenton and Sandra Mitchell and husband, William, of Virginia Beach; two sons, Jeremy Hinkens and wife, Grace, and Timothy Hinkens and wife, Tracy, all of Norfolk; two sisters, Helen Mass of Wisconsin and Delores Lindsey of California; three brothers, Cliff, Joe, and Glen, all of Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Anne Catholic Church by the Rev. William Pitts. Military honors will be accorded on the churches lawn following the service. The family will hold a private inurnment at the Albert G. Horton Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 207 N. Broad St., Edenton, NC 27932. The family would like to thank Sherry and Brandy of Albemarle Hospice for their kindness and care. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.