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Ulysses Hines Obituary
Ulysses Hines Sr.
FLORENCE — Funeral service for Mr. Ulysses Hines, Sr. will be conducted 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 1305 E. Cheves St., Florence. Interment will follow in Florence National Cemetery with Full Military Honors directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
SFC Ulysses Hines, Sr. (USA Retired), a son of the late Albert B. and Hattie Addison Hines, Sr. was born in Florence, SC. He died on Friday, November 2, 2007 in a local nursing facility after an illness.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1956. Mr. Hines was a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.
While employed with Boeing in San Diego, CA, Mr. Hines entered the U.S. Army where he served over twenty years. He served honorably and was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal W/3 Bronze Service Stars and a National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Hines retired from Palmetto Packaging Corp. in 1997 after 18 years of Service.
In 1956, Mr. Hines was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Ann Brockington. This union was blessed with five children.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Hines; three daughters, Diana P. Hines of Dunwoody, GA, Debra Hines Brown of Decatur, GA and Darlene S. Hines of the home; two sons, Ulysses (Gertrude) Hines, Jr. of Stone Mountain, GA and Michael (Lisa) Hines, Sr. of Hartsville, SC; two granddaughters of whom he raised for several years, Dionne P. Hines of Atlanta, GA and April R. Hines of Stone Mountain, GA; ten grandchildren; eight great grandsons; three sisters, Mae Ella McClain, Rosa Lee Riley and Juanita Hines all of Florence, SC; four brothers, Leroy (Ruby) Hines, Sr. and Nathaniel (Annette) Hines, Sr. both of San Diego, CA, James (Bernice) Hines, Sr.of Chicago, IL and David Hines of Florence, SC; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the home, 1004 Royal St., Florence.
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Felix Justice
November 2, 2022
Sorry to see you go Doc. My classmate in Miss Hop son’s class, and in the gym too with Pap Lewis. You were a real good son for Mr Brownie
Carolyn Gettis Holness
November 9, 2007
May time and cherished memories help to gently ease your sorrow, giving you and family hope and strength with each new day.You and family will reain in my thoughts and prayers
Stephanie Thompson-Lockhart
November 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joanie McClain
November 6, 2007
To God Be The Glory... I know your hearts are saddened, but as we all know, God is truly in control. I know that you will continue to hold onto God's unchanging hands, because He will see you all through all of those rough and tough times.
May God Bless You All as you continue your walk with the Lord for your daily strength.
Love to All,
Joanie McClain
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