Neron Paul Hinton Jr

HINTON JR. – Neron Paul Hinton, Jr., passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Known to family and friends as Paul, he lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his church, his friendships, and his work. Paul was born on May 10,1938, in Porterdale, Georgia, to Neron Paul Hinton, Sr and Louise Capes Hinton. In 1959, he met the love of his life, Alice, in Covington, Georgia. They were married in 1961 and built a life centered on family, faith, and community. Paul was also proud to have earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 207 in Porterdale. He began his professional career as a counter salesman with Beck and Gregg Hardware Company in Atlanta. His career later took him to the F.H. Lawson Company in Ohio before he eventually returned to Georgia. In 1978, Paul and Alice founded Hinton Sales, Inc., a business that reflected Paul's work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He retired in 2006, proudly passing the business on to his children. In retirement, Paul and Alice enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and spending times outdoors hiking in national parks, the North Georgia Mountains, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Paul Especially cherished time with family and friends, often sharing stories from his childhood growing up in Porterdale during the 1950s. He was a longtime member of Fairview Presbyterian Church, where he faithfully served as a Deacon, Elder, and Trustee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alice; his sons, Neron (Laurie); his daughter, Abby (Dave); his granddaughters, Ava and Tinsley; his grandsons, Jack and Sam; his brother, Russell (Sandy); as well as several nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Georgia on Saturday, March 28th, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the service in the Tim Stewart Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Burial and a reception will follow at Fairview Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770-962-3100. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.