Daniel Edward Hinchman Sr.

HINCHMAN, Daniel Edward Sr., 78, died November 20, 2007. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, January 4, 1929, son of Cyril William and Alice Bowen Hinchman. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School (1945), Richmond, Va., and Randolph-Macon College (1949), Ashland, Va., where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was past President of Virginia Propane Gas Association and received its Distinguished Service Award; he was a former member of the Safety Committee, National Propane Gas Association and past President of Hobby Hill Civic Association. With determination, courage and dignity, Dan lived with Parkinson's Disease for over 40 years. He was a longtime and active member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Grace Kitelynn Hinchman; sons, Daniel E. Hinchman Jr., Annapolis, Md., David Scott Hinchman (Melissa), Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Patricia H. Johnson (Andy), Midlothian, Va.; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Kelley, Daniel III (Sandy), Erica, Carly, Avery, Drew, and Carter; sister-in-law, Eleanor Rosa Kitelynn; and daughter-in-law, Linda C. Hinchman. Thanks to Dr. John J. Brush and Dr. James C. Anderson for their help and care; to Fredonia Miller, Caregiver and the staff and volunteers of Hospice of Virginia. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., followed by a reception for friends and family at The Lodge, Summerhill, 9250 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please consider Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226 or Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 East Grace Street, Richmond, Va. 23219.