George Edward Hinkle

George attended Donna High School where he was active in football and track. He graduated from Southwest Texas Teachers College (Texas State University) where he lettered in football.

George served as a First Lieutenant in the Army National Guard for a brief period of time. He then spent most of his working career in the farming/citrus industry and retired from Crest Fruit Co. in Alamo, TX.

George was an avid handball player for over 30 years, but his true love was his airplanes. He earned his pilot’s license at 19 and flew his Bonanza until he was 75. After retiring from flying, he built over 30 model airplanes which his grandchildren and great-grandchildren will enjoy.

George was active in his community as a member of the San Juan Lion’s Club, McAllen Rotary, and Marble Falls Rotary. He served on the McAllen Airport Board as a member and chairman. He was also on the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 Board. As a member of his most recent church, First United Methodist Church Marble Falls, he continued his love of singing in the church choir as he had enjoyed for over 50 years.

George loved his Lord, life, and family. He never missed a dance recital or sporting event of his kids, grandkids, or great-grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Ellen Mellenbruch Hinkle; his brother Robert Hinkle and sister in law, Barbara; his three children, Debbie (Lamar) Smith of Marble Falls, TX, Lisa (Scott) Little of Andrew, TX, and Chip (D’Ann) Hinkle of Houston, TX. Grandchildren, Trey Hinkle, Merideth Hinkle, Chris (Dana) Little, Kyle (Michelle) Little, Melissa (Kelly) Brown, Heather (Todd) Smith, Phillip (Rebecca) Fitch, Walker (Kara) Smith, Aaron (Maggie) Smith, Graham (Jennifer) Smith. Great Grandchildren, Brennan, Caden, and Lynnlee Little, Madison and Taylor Smith, Ellie and Joshua Fitch, Parker and Sadie Smith, and Jackson and Caroline Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock a.m., Monday, June 9th 2014 at First United Methodist Church Marble Falls, TX with Pastor Ellen Ely and Pastor Jon Weems. Burial will be at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Marble Falls or Hospice Austin’s Christopher House.

Arrangements were made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Marble Falls, TX.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com