Robert E. Hinkle (July 29, 1938 – May 9, 2012)

ZANESVILLE

Robert E. Hinkle. age 73 of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on May 9, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1938 to the late Frank Pearl and Mary Ocie Hinkle at Rose Farm, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Hinkle, son, Randall S. (Kathy) Hinkle of Heath, stepsons, Michael P. Dorsey of Roseville, Mother-in-law, Janice Allen Arcuri, Grandson Nathan Hinkle,a brother-in-law Olaf “Doc” Harris of Crooksville, 8 step-grandchildren several great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a 1956 graduate of York High School, Deavertown, Ohio. He was an Engineer and Farmer by profession. He was retired from AEP at Conesville and also Ohio Ferro Alloys at Philo. He was a member of The Meadow Farm United Methodist Church, a Past District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of F & A M of Ohio, a Past Master of Masonic Doric Lodge 172, Member of Jackson Lodge 85 of Brownsville, York Rite Bodies of New Lexington, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, Aladdin Shrine of Columbus, Zavi Shrine Club of Zanesville, Armrou Grotto 45 of Zanesville, Life member of VFW 9090 of Crooksville, American Legion Post 2020 of Crooksville, member of the Elks Lodge 114 of Zanesville, IBEW Local 1105, and the Mac-Pack Travel Chapter. He also served in the United States Army during the Viet-Nam era.
Preceding him in death were his parents, sisters Helen Harris, Maxine Hinkle and twin brother, Roger Hinkle. Keeping with Mr. Hinkle’s wishes a caring cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at Meadow Farm Church, 6015 Meadow Farm Church Road, Zanesville, Ohio on Sunday May 20, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.

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