Ah Buck Hines

Macon — A.H. "Buck" Hines passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with Dr. Marcus Tripp officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the funeral home. Burial is private. Family will greet friends at their residences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204.Hines was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Thornton Hines of Americus, his first wife, Dorothy Bridges Hines of Valdosta, and great-granddaughter, Caroline Draughon. Hines attended Georgia Southwestern College and the University of Georgia. He also served in the United States Navy for three years during World War II, primarily along the Eastern seaboard.Hines was a retired Division Operations Manager for Bell South, having served for 41 years in several cities in the state of Georgia. Hines was a former Kiwanian and a current member of the Ed Cook Sunday School Class, Vineville United Methodist Church and Idle Hour County Club.Hines is survived by his wife Montine Ryle Hines of Macon; daughter Sally Draughon and her husband, John, of Macon; son Addison Harris Hines Jr. and his wife, Becki, of Waycross; four grandchildren, Ashley Draughon Graham and her husband Fred of New York, NY, Jack Draughon and his wife Elizabeth of Atlanta, Trey Hines of Valdosta and Taylor Hines and his wife, Loni, of Waycross; five great-grandchildren, Charlie Graham of New York, NY, Jacqueline and Catherine Draughon of Atlanta, Addison Rebecca Hines of Valdosta and Will Hines of Waycross; and several nieces and nephews.Register online at www.hartsmort.com.Hart's Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.