David M. Hinkson, age 53, went to be with his Lord after a short illness on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. A lifelong resident of Waterford, he was born in Erie on November 30, 1959, son of the late Ira B. Hinkson Jr. and Lillian G. Estes Hinkson.
David loved his family and especially enjoyed spending his time with them telling jokes and laughing. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers with his daughters and grandsons, and will be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help people.
For 25 years until last year, David was self-employed as owner and log truck driver for Hinkson Trucking. He attended Arbuckle Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
Family survivors include his wife, Lori Miller Hinkson, whom he married November 27, 2004; two daughters– Kaili Ann Hinkson and Sara Mae Hinkson, both of Waterford; two step-daughters– Jessica Rosenberry of Waterford and Justine Nietupski and husband Dan of East Berlin, PA; three grandsons– Donavyn Rosenberry, and Nolan and Vance Nietupski; four siblings– Audrey Powell and husband Victor of Union City, Herbert Hinkson of Waterford, Beverly Koehler and husband Brent of Stuart, FL, and Benjamin Hinkson and wife Gretchen of Waterford; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and may attend the funeral service there Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Jerry Pyle of Arbuckle C & MA Church will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to WCTL Radio, Inspiration Time, 10912 North Rt. 19, Waterford, PA 16441.
Dave- So sad to hear of your passing but am comforted by the fact that you knew Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You always had a kind and jovial spirit. I remember all the great times growing up. Ben, you and I building forts in the hay, fixing up your dads old cars and driving them around the hayfield, riding bikes, and generally getting into all sorts of trouble on the farm. You truely will be missed. But one day we shall be together again. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18
Your cousin,
Paul
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Dave was a very kind man and we are forever thankful for his helpfulness and kindness to our family.
To our beloved brother-in-law, Dave – you were always our brother in law and we loved you in that manner. We will surely miss your smiling face at the family gatherings and your smart wit, as well. You are finally at peace, Dave, we love you.
Kaili and Sara – Aunt Fay and Uncle Whit love you so much and share in your sadness during this time. We are here for both of you, if you want to talk or just get away. Your Dad was very proud of both of you and loved you both so much, as do we.
Rest in peace dave hinkson you were a great family freind and a inspiration to my life. My hopes and prayers go out to the hinkson family all the way from oahu hawaii.