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Richard Carroll Hinds died September 7, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1935 in Springdale, Arkansas to Sherman Hinds and Helena McDaniel Hinds. He married Carol Craggs on June 24, 1956, in which there were four children born. He served in the United States Air Force. He retired from Jones Truck Lines after 25 years of delivering locally in Northwest Arkansas. He enjoyed growing grapes for Welch's, cattle farming, fishing, and growing peaches. He married Joyce Huffman on June 20, 2020.
Mr. Hinds is survived by his wife Joyce Hinds; children, Christi West (Denver), Karen Wells (Ken), Rick Hinds, and Jodi Bay (Jeff); seven grandchildren, Joseph West, Aaron West, Jordan Champagne, Jalan Little, Tiffany Myers, Ryan Wells, and Hope Wells; and eleven great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
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Susan and Nyle Howsmon
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Our deepest sympathies Joyce as you traverse the incredibly sad time. We loved Richard and will always remember his friendship. He was special and just an incredible person; we are proud to have known him and to call him friend. We miss you both and remember the good times.
Nyle and Susan Howsmon
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