IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Harvey D.
Hinks
February 21, 2017
Obituary
ELKHART — Harvey D. Hinks, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, of natural causes.
He was born Dec. 16, 1930, in Detroit, to Alfred S. and Mary "Polly" (Sutherland) Hinks.
They preceded him in death as well as his first wife, Irene C. (Davis) Hinks, son, Bruce Hinks and brothers James and Alfred Hinks.
Harvey married Carmen E. Gibbons on Dec. 12, 2003.
She survives, as well as her two daughters, Tami Shaw (Jason Ciastko) of Granger and Tina Smith of Concord, Calif.
Also, surviving are Harvey's four children, Karen Hinks of Huntington Beach, Calif., Kevin (Kristin) Hinks and Andrew Hinks, both of Houston, Texas, Catherine Hinks of Chicago and his two granddaughters, Megan and Olivia Hinks.
He was a photogrammetrist and a co-owner of Air Maps Inc.
He retired from the city of Elkhart, where he worked in code enforcement.
Harvey was a member of the Elkhart Lions Club and a former member of the Caledonia Kilty Band, for which he enjoyed playing the bagpipes.
He was an avid gardener and railroad train enthusiast.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an aerial photographer.
Harvey was a super fan of his beloved Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, followed by a celebration of Harvey's life, at the Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honor Guard.
Pastor John Schrock, spiritual care counselor with Harbor Light Hospice will officiate.
The family kindly request memorials to Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Internment in Rice Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home.
Share condolences with the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
He was born Dec. 16, 1930, in Detroit, to Alfred S. and Mary "Polly" (Sutherland) Hinks.
They preceded him in death as well as his first wife, Irene C. (Davis) Hinks, son, Bruce Hinks and brothers James and Alfred Hinks.
Harvey married Carmen E. Gibbons on Dec. 12, 2003.
She survives, as well as her two daughters, Tami Shaw (Jason Ciastko) of Granger and Tina Smith of Concord, Calif.
Also, surviving are Harvey's four children, Karen Hinks of Huntington Beach, Calif., Kevin (Kristin) Hinks and Andrew Hinks, both of Houston, Texas, Catherine Hinks of Chicago and his two granddaughters, Megan and Olivia Hinks.
He was a photogrammetrist and a co-owner of Air Maps Inc.
He retired from the city of Elkhart, where he worked in code enforcement.
Harvey was a member of the Elkhart Lions Club and a former member of the Caledonia Kilty Band, for which he enjoyed playing the bagpipes.
He was an avid gardener and railroad train enthusiast.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an aerial photographer.
Harvey was a super fan of his beloved Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, followed by a celebration of Harvey's life, at the Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honor Guard.
Pastor John Schrock, spiritual care counselor with Harbor Light Hospice will officiate.
The family kindly request memorials to Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Internment in Rice Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home.
Share condolences with the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Services
Celebration Of Life Service
February
26
Billings Funeral Home
Starts at 2:00 pm