Glenn is survived by his son, Boyd Stephen Hinton of Hanahan, SC (Brenda); daughters Grace Basher (Massachusetts) Cindy Nitche (Massachusetts ); grandchildren Kainoa, Mali, and Nico; Adrienne Hinton (North Carolina), Joseph and Anthony Nitche (Massachusetts ); sister Nelda Hinton of Yachats, Oregon; great grandchildren Dykota and Sebastian Hinton.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lek Hinton.
Glenn was born on October 24, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri. After high school, he enlisted in the Army/Air Force. He married his first wife Mary Kathryn Keller, and had his first daughter, Cindy, in Ohio. His second daughter, Grace, was born in New York. His military journey then led him to various adventures and experiences overseas, and he visited places such as Europe, Africa, and the South Pacific.
He eventually met his second wife, Lek Bumroongkoor, in Southeast Asia. They married and had their son, Boyd, in Thailand. They moved to the United States soon after, and made their home in Goose Creek.
Glenn, or “Dean” as Lek fondly called him, enjoyed bowling, as well as watching boxing and bull riding. He and Lek took great pride in their backyard garden, which grew many different plants and herbs, such as kaffir lime, persimmons, and lemongrass. One could often see them both diligently planting and squabbling, working together to maintain their yard. He enjoyed his daughter in law’s cooking, catching NASCAR on the TV with his son, and watching his grandchildren run around the large Oak Tree in his beloved backyard. Even in his later years, he maintained an incredibly strong sense of independence. There were no limits to what he thought he could do, whether using a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
Glenn will be remembered for his quiet kindness and generosity of his time. He taught his son and grandchildren the importance of simplicity and humility. He loved his children, his grandchildren, and even his grand-dogs, Vegas and Pico. He will be forever missed.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
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