Joseph "Joe" Brian Hinkle

Joseph "Joe" Brian Hinkle

Joseph "Joe" Hinkle Obituary

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Joseph “Joe” Brian Hinkle, 57, of Parkersburg, WV passed away October 1, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center.

Son of the late Robert Hinkle Sr. and Margaret Eakin, Joe was born May 27, 1968 in Parkersburg, WV.

He loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was an avid wrestling fan, especially of Kane and Stone-Cold Steve Austin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret “Shirlene” Piggott and brother-in-law, Tony Brookover.

He is survived by his six children, Kendra Lipscomb-Poole (Misty), Kimber Hoalcraft (Michael), Emma Monroe, Michelle Lacy, Chris Simmons, and Cody Hinkle; brothers, David Moreland Sr. (Anna), and Richard Eakin (Kim); sister, Linda Brookover; previous wife, Vanessa Hinkle; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Violet Boley.

A private cremation will take place.

Vaughan Kimes is honored to serve the Hinkle family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory

521 5th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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