He was born on July 18, 1945 in Springfield, the son of the late Floyd Hinds and Ida Bernice (LeMar) Hinds-Gum. He married Carole Robinson on May 4, 1968 at Tallula Christian Church in Tallula, IL.
Mr. Hinds worked for the Illinois Secretary of State. Prior to that he had retired as a captain on the Springfield Fire Department. He also owned and operated Mulligan’s Golf Shop. He was a member of First Christian Church in Springfield, past president of the Tallula Alumni Association, and was a member of the Springfield Retired Firefighters.
He is survived by his wife Carole, his 3 children, Jeremy S. (wife Melanie) Hinds of Sherman, IL, Melissa B. Hinds of Springfield, and Melinda B. (husband James) Whitelock of Chatham, IL, a brother, Kenneth (companion Donna) Gum of Tallula, IL, 3 grandchildren, Taylor, Jacob, and Ethan Hinds. He is also survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Cheryl Bullerman of Springfield, nieces, a nephew, a great-niece and great-nephews.
Services are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, where memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 1 pm till time of the memorial service at 4 pm.
Gary was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Per his wishes, the family requests that individuals attending services wear Cardinal’s attire or red. ABSOLUTELY NO CUBS ATTIRE!
Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Children’s Hospital-NICU.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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