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James Hines Obituary

James R. (Jim) Hines of North Port, FL died September 7, 2022 in Muskegon, MI. A long-time resident of Norfolk and Newport News, Jim spent the last 35 years of his career as a professor of Music at Christopher Newport University. In addition to his university career, Jim served on the Boards of Directors of several local music organizations, was active in Rotary Clubs in Virginia, Michigan, and Florida, and was known as one of the foremost historians of the sport of Figure Skating, having authored five books and numerous articles on the subject.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Angie Perrier, son-in-law, Jeff Perrier, and numerous other relations. Burial with a grave-side service will be in the cemetery at the Little Point Sable Church in Oceana County, MI, where Jim spent summers for most of his life.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 27, 2022.

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Karen Cover

October 13, 2022

I met Jim when he was researching his first figure skating book back in 1999. Very nice man. Lots of laughs and many stories. He will be missed very much. My thoughts are with his family.

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October 5, 2022

Dear Anjie Anameeka and I met your remarkable Father in Guyana at our little Rotary Village Corp's library in1985.He was a very dear friend and mentor and who impacted our lives in the most positive way.We will cherish his memories and his influence in our lives will be shared with our grandkids. May his soul rest in Peace.
Narandei and Anameeka.

Terry Cox-Joseph

September 28, 2022

Dear Angie and family,
what a loss. I am so very sorry. I met Jim through Rotary Club (I was in Newport News, Vince was in Oyster Point) and we had many visits. Vince and I hosted Anameeka for almost a year, as you surely remember, and we went to Scotland for the Rotary International event one year. Jim and I had many lunches together while he still taught at CNU. It will be so sad to no longer see him or get his long, informative Christmas letters. He was so prolific with his writing! When he put his mind to something, he stuck with it. He spoke of you often and fondly. My condolences to all of you.

Donald Hendrickson

September 28, 2022

I greatly appreciate Dr. Hines for his appreciation and support of an older man working full-time and finishing his degree. He was also a good friend, well versed professor in many areas of life.

Sending prayers of comfort to his family and friends.

Cathy Gregory Elmore

September 28, 2022

Dear Angie and Family,

My prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time. Dr. Hines was a good professor and mentor when I attended CNU. God´s comforting arms of love and peace.

Cathy Gregory Elmore

David F Alexick

September 28, 2022

Jim was a good friend and colleague of mine in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at CNU, see you in the next world good friend.

Ellen Petko

September 28, 2022

I´m so very sorry to hear of Dr. Hines passing. He was a wonderful theory teacher and was my professor for many other classes while I was at CNC. I remember him fondly. Your family is in my prayers.
Ellen Fisher Petko

Debbie Rountrey

September 27, 2022

Dear Angie and family, I have great memories of our days in the CNU Music Department with your dad. He was a great teacher. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. ...Debbie Rountrey

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