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Christopher Merritt Hinely

1951 - 2018

Christopher Merritt Hinely obituary, 1951-2018, Savannah, GA

BORN

1951

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel

7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive

Savannah, Georgia

Christopher Hinely Obituary

Christopher Merritt Hinely, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Savannah. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Jesse Lee and Marcella Merritt Hinely. Chris was a graduate of Jenkins High School and attended Savannah State College and Armstrong State College. He was the proud owner/operator of his own trucking company and attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Surviving are his brother, Philip L. (Susan) Hinely of Gastonia, NC; sister, Marie Hinely Sabiston of Savannah; longtime companion, Lila Casey of Savannah; goddaughter, Sarah Sabiston of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to the Social Apostolate of Savannah, 502 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com

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

Published by Savannah Morning News from May 1 to May 4, 2018.

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Josh dillon

July 22, 2025

Mr Chris you sure are missed by yg og

Bruce Fritts

May 5, 2018

So sorry to hear of Chriss' passing. May the peace of God be with his family.

May 3, 2018

May the peace of God guard your hearts and soothe the pain.

M.B.

May 2, 2018

It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40, which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.

Dan Flanders

May 1, 2018

So sorry to hear of Chriss passing. My condolences to his family.

K C

May 1, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at all time of sadness and may His promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:4

SD

May 1, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

At

May 1, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

A. Hill

May 1, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to Christopher's family. May you cherish fond memories until the words at 1Thessalonians 4:14 is fulfilled, the wonderful hope of seeing our love one again.
C. Murray

A Cleveland

May 1, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely

Elaine Pierce

May 1, 2018

I was a classmate of Chris at Jenkins High. He was a great guy. My sympathies to his family. I pray you all find comfort and peace. Elaine (Googe) Pierce

Nancy Cobb Murphy

May 1, 2018

I have known Chris all my life. I am so sad to hear of his passing. R I P our classmate.

Beth Fitzgerald

April 30, 2018

Went to St. James and Jenkins High with Chris. He was such a good guy, always smiling and made one feel comfortable around him. My condolences to his family.

Dianne Reiser Cornwell

April 30, 2018

So sorry to hear about Chris! My prayers go out to his family!!

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