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Gregory "Greg" Hinnant
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Gregory Hinnant Obituary
September 27, 1966 - September 26, 2014
Kenly
Gregory "Greg" Bryant Hinnant, age 47, died early Friday, September 26, 2014 in Beaufort County. Born September 27, 1966 in Wilson County, he was a son of B.H. and Onnalee McElhaney Hinnant of Kenly. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Leigh Hinnant; father-in-law, Ashworth Pearce; paternal grandparents, Robert and Rachel Hinnant; and maternal grandmother, Eleanor McElhaney. Greg was a graduate of North Johnston High School and NC State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer with the State of North Carolina. Following the birth of his son, Robert, he began working with Beulah Enterprises, Inc., the family business. He was a member of Bizzell Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, Bizzell Grove Men's Fellowship and currently the Treasurer of the North Johnston Panther Club.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday night at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Bizzell Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Phillip Bland officiating. Burial will follow in Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Donna Pearce Hinnant; sons, Robert Ashworth Hinnant, and Bryant Andrew Hinnant; daughter, Eleanor Leigh Hinnant, all of Kenly; brother, J.J. Hinnant and wife Laurie and children, Jonathan and Alison all of Raleigh; mother-in-law, Sandra Bizzell Pearce of Selma; sisters-in-law, Darlene Peedin and husband Terry and children, Shelley and Brandon all of Princeton and Deanna Pearce Jernigan of Selma; brother–in-law, Gary Pearce and wife Christy and children, Alex, Chelsea and Matthew all of Selma .
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bizzell Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 4700 Bizzell Grove Church Road Princeton, N.C. 27569.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com
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James Thompson
September 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of rememberance
Summer Hodge
June 4, 2021
I know its been a while, I honestly can't believe it's been almost 7 years. I know we miss you more and more everyday. Its been rough down here and we know you are looking over us. We just miss that smile everyday.
Robert Hinnant
December 16, 2014
Daddy we spent lots of time together from day one we had moments of fun,fear,hard work and many more i wish you were still here, we miss you lots
Eleanor Hinnant
December 16, 2014
I love and miss you daddy so much and I can't wait to see you in heaven. Love, your sweet daughter Eleanor
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Amy Allen
November 30, 2014
"Tonight, when you look up, don't think of them as stars. Think of them as porch lights, welcoming Greg home." May God's peace be your comfort during your times of sorrow.
II Corinthains 1:3-4
Bryant Hinnant
October 28, 2014
DADDY I LOVE YOU LOTS! I MISS YOU
Gibbie Lu Hart
October 28, 2014
I can almost hear Greg saying this with that big smile and peace in his heart:
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jerry jones
October 26, 2014
To all the Hinnant Family, I have just heard of Gregs passing and I am so shocked.Greg knows me as J J. I have a mobile home on a lot that I rent from Beulah Enterprises across the street from his Daddy about 5 years ago. They are the finest landlords I have ever had. I got married in December of 2013 and moved to S. C. And now I rent my mobile home out. Greg was a fine man and give me a lot of good advice about renting property that helped me very much. I really enjoyed the times that Greg and I met up and shared stories together. My prayers goes out for all the family. Greg my friend and brother in Christ,Heaven has gained an Angel and I will never forget you. R. I. P. My dear friend. J J
Robert Johnson
October 2, 2014
Donna, sorry to hear about Greg, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
October 2, 2014
JJ and Laurie and family,
Sending love and deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother to a tragic accident. May God bless you all. Love, Nancy and Dick Herlacher
Josie Aronson
October 2, 2014
Donna, May you feel God's loving arms upholding you and your children during this difficult time of sorrow. May you find comfort in leaning on the Lord! and may you find the wisdom you will need to comfort your children and help them in the future.
I work with Darlene Peedin
Dell Parsons
October 2, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Cuddington
October 1, 2014
Donna, I am so sorry about Greg. He was a wonderful person with a beautiful heart. The one thing I will always remember about him is his smile. He left a beautiful memory. I pray that God will give you & your family comfort & peace in the days ahead. Love to you all.
Ruby Narron
October 1, 2014
God gave the world a wonderful gift when He gave us Greg. I remember Greg as a young boy attending Glendale-Chapel School. He was always so nice and polite. He represented his parents well. My condolence to the entire family. May God embrace you with his love and peace.
October 1, 2014
My thought and Prayers are with the family
Judy Stephenson
September 30, 2014
Donna I am so sorry about your loss of Greg.Prayers and hugs.
Linwood & Wanda Barbour
September 30, 2014
Donna, we are so sorry for the tragic loss of Greg. May God bless you and your family in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Gibbs
September 30, 2014
Donna you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Gibbs
Jennifer Scott Wilkins
September 30, 2014
Donna, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie Holloman
September 30, 2014
Donna..My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Chris Gallant
September 30, 2014
Donna, I will always remember Greg as one of the best men I've ever met and wish only the best future for you and the children. I pray that God shows you all the best path forward.
Ricky Talton
September 30, 2014
Donna, Greg always made me feel a little better about myself anytime we talked. If he saw me at church or in the community he would always make a point to stop and chat. He had a genuine way about himself. He will be sorely missed. I am truly sorry for your loss.
September 30, 2014
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time... Wayne, Sharon, Jessica, and Lindsey Massengill
Karen Anderson
September 30, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers are with your family has you travel this heart breaking path, but know that GOD is there for you and even though we don't know why we have to believe that God has a plan...
Lucy WATSON
September 30, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU....MAY THE LORD COMFORT ALL OF YOU..AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN THE DAYS AHEAD,,,,KNOW WE CARE,,,,,STEVE LUCY STEVIE LORETTA STEPHANIE W WEST CHELSEA WATSON.....
Don & Susan Sult
September 30, 2014
Donna and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time in your lives. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Randi Walker
September 30, 2014
Donna,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time of tragedy and loss.
Sandy and Cheryl Waddell
September 30, 2014
May God Bless you and the family during this terrible loss of such a wonderful person. We are praying for all of you during this difficult time. May God give each of you peace and comfort during this time. God Bless~
Dale Williams
September 30, 2014
Donna and family,
I'm at a loss for words. I truly feel your pain and you are in my prayers. It's bad when we don't get to say good-by. Try to take comfort knowing he is in a better place. If we can help with anything just let us know.
Tootsie Holloman
September 29, 2014
Donna, I am deeply sorry for your and the children's loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Rogers
September 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Your family are in our prayers. Carol and Paul Rogers.
Donald & Sheila Johnson
September 29, 2014
God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gaye & David Price
September 29, 2014
Donna and family,
We have just learned about this tragedy and am at a loss for words. Our hearts go out to you. Love and prayers to you all.
Jennifer Runyon
September 29, 2014
Our children have been in school together since they were in Kindergarten. My thoughs are with you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kemper & Sharon Loyd
September 29, 2014
Donna and family,
Kemper and I are speechless after hearing of Greg's passing. We have fond memories of fishing together in Atlantic Beach. I can still hear Greg's distinct laugh that made me laugh. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts and we wish we could be with you!
Debbie Nirella
September 29, 2014
My deepest condolences on your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
September 29, 2014
JJ and Laurie and family...our hugs, our thoughts and love are with you. Such a tragedy. Treasure your beautiful memories. Much love, The Naumec family.
Shelly Malone
September 29, 2014
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel & Shelia McLean
September 29, 2014
Praying for all of you during this difficult time. May GOD provide peace and understanding!
Lel & Brian Hanking
September 29, 2014
JJ and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Freddie & Debbie Blackmon
September 29, 2014
Donna and Family,
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Greg. We worked together many years at Phillip Fibers/Amoco. Debbie and I are praying for you and the Family during this difficult time. We will surely keep you in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by us all.
Hilda White
September 29, 2014
My heart is heavy for your loss. I was Greg's middle grades English teacher at Glendale-Chapel. I treasure my memories of Greg. He was a wonderful young man and I can only imagine how much he will be missed. My deepest sympathy to all of Greg's family.
Johnathan Davis & Kalyn
September 29, 2014
Donna I am praying for you and the children at this most difficult time. May God keep you all in his loving arms. Remember weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
Sandy Brinchek
September 29, 2014
Donna & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Sandy Brinchek
Brian & Amy Zieverink
September 29, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you for strength for today and in the upcoming days and months.
Isaac & Anna Bruton
September 29, 2014
Donna and family;
Anna and I are praying for each of you. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you.
Clay and Patty V. Norris
September 29, 2014
Donna and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and comfort you all during your time of need.
Greg Sullivan
September 29, 2014
Donna - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May your fun, loving memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. God Bless you all!
Vicky Windham
September 29, 2014
To Donna and Family,
My Prayers are with You. May God be with all of you at this difficult time.
Sherry Griffin
September 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss. May you and the children always remember the good times.
June Creech
September 29, 2014
To Donna and children, the Pearce family and the Hinnant family: Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God surround you with His love, mercy and grace. In Christian love, Richard and June Creech
Kenneth Peedin
September 29, 2014
Greg was a remarkable man. He was a gentleman, learned engineer, adept entrepreneur, consummate family man, devoted Christian, and humorist. I never saw Greg when he did not have an encouraging word. I will miss Greg. Yours, Ken Peedin
Jeanetta and Derrick Whitley
September 29, 2014
Hinnant family:"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might" (Ephesians 6:10)
Gloria Sykes
September 29, 2014
Donna,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you!
Gloria Sykes
Glenn Smith
September 29, 2014
Love and prayers.Barbara and Glenn Smith
Tamar and John Weaver
September 29, 2014
We feel fortunate to have known Greg, who always went out of his way to be friendly to everyone. An inspiration. You are heavy in our hearts and prayers.
Fae Braswell-Thompson
September 29, 2014
Donna you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Kropp
September 29, 2014
It's difficult to see beyond the sorrow. May your life together and the memories you made comfort you.
September 29, 2014
Donna-Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Whitley Phillips
Sonya Ellis Kiser
September 29, 2014
The North Johnston High Family is keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine Grice
September 29, 2014
To the Hinnant family I am so sorry for the loss of such a kind person. He will truly be missed. My heart goes out to each and everyone of his family.
Todd Richardson
September 29, 2014
To the Relatives and Loved ones of Greg: I will miss seeing Greg's humble smile and friendly handwave as we often passed each other on my way to work at Manheim NC. My brother's Rickey, Scott and Jody and I held Greg in such high regard as a true friend and Man of God. May our Lord give blessings of comfort and peace during your time of sadness and loss. We Love you. God Loves you. The Richardson Family.
Angie G. Williamson
September 29, 2014
Donna,
We're so sorry for your loss and have been praying for you, the children, Greg's parents & JJ.
May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort.
Sonja Johnson
September 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
September 29, 2014
Donna and Family,
Billy and I are sorry for your loss. May God be with you all thru this time of sorrow. Greg was a good friend and will be missed.
Billy and Eva Boykin
James Thompson
September 29, 2014
Kelly & James Edward send you our condolences. Cousin can't believe it. Life is short.
jeanette renfrow coats
September 29, 2014
Greg sure will be missed..there would be a time i would go by his house and he would be at the mail box..he would be smiling when he turned around to wave..i grew up with greg.he was and always has been a hard working person..i remember playing outside and would ask him and Sandra to play..but they had alot of work to do so at that time they could not play..1 thing you can remember about Greg is the smile he always had...just to see that smile would brighten up your day..i will miss you Greg and i will be praying for the family...RIP Greg....
Jimmy & Patsy Bizzell-Cauley
September 28, 2014
Donna and family, Our hearts are broken for all of you. Please know that we pray for peace and comfort.There are no words that will lessen your pain. The Lord will carry you all through this terrible tradgedy.
Rose Boswell
September 28, 2014
Donna, thinking of you with love and prayers
Tammy Crocker Reavis
September 28, 2014
Donna, my heart goes out to you and your family and also to Greg's parents and JJ. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andy Styron
September 28, 2014
Donna,
I am so sorry for this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy (Renfrow) Dunn
September 28, 2014
Greg was always so kind and respectful. Prayers!
Tammy Dixon-Ennett
September 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Greg was such a great guy! Loved his smile, Keeping all the family in my prayers!
jAMES & ELGIE Griffin
September 28, 2014
So sorry for your sudden loss remember PS.23 Will be praying for each of you
love in CHRIST
Rose Boswell
September 28, 2014
Donna, you and your children and family have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the terrible news.You all were such a beautiful family.
Julie&Ronnie Johnson
September 28, 2014
Blessings to all who loved Greg and his family and the peace of God's love sustain you all through this earthly tragedy.
Madison Pilkington
September 28, 2014
Praying for all of you. He sure will be missed
Faye /Wallace Pope
September 28, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss.our prayers are with you and your children.
Dot Kenny
September 28, 2014
Ms.Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Nancy George
September 28, 2014
Donna,
Know that those of us that have made this journey before you have petitioned our God on bended knee for you to have strength,wisdom,grace and to find peace for you and your family.
Kirby Ostrander
September 28, 2014
I am going to miss you Greg . We had some good times camping out with the Boy Scouts . Rest in Peace my dear friend
Stuart McRae
September 28, 2014
We are so sorry for you and your famille loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim and Katie Williams
September 28, 2014
May God give you comfort and strength that only he can give. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time and we are praying for you all. Greg was the true definition of a good friend. We will surely miss his smiling face and kind heart.
Nick Taylor
September 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Elaine Pittman Dean
September 28, 2014
Donna,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
David Anderson
September 28, 2014
Donna, you and your entire family are in my prayers. Greg was a wonderful Christian man. There is no doubt he is resting peacefully in Heaven.
Peggy Daughtry
September 28, 2014
Donna, our sincere thoughts are with you and family.. Such a tragedy. God give you strength in days ahead..
with our love, Bill and Peggy Daughtry
Patricia Weaver
September 28, 2014
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
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