- Date Of Birth: January 23, 1925
- Date Of Death: July 31, 2021
- State: Texas
On Saturday, July 31st as the day was drawing to an end, John Hinshaw left this world when the Lord called him into his eternal care. Though his body was frail and tired, his mind was still at the top of his game. There was never a dull moment with him, whether he was working hard, traveling, fishing, enjoying his Church or pushing his children and grand-children to be the best they could be. Dad had a life-long love affair with sweets, which rivaled his love for his family. He never learned to cook, but his love of the open road and the adventure around the bend kept him driving until the last few months. He was born in High Point, North Carolina on January 23, 1925. After graduation from High School, he left to work in the shipbuilding yards in Mobile, AL. Soon after that, he joined the Navy where he served for 3 years in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After the war, he married the love of his life Betty Jean Murray and they moved to Chicago, IL. After a short time, the call of North Carolina was too much for him and he and Betty moved back to his hometown to be close to his family. While in his 30’s, he moved the family to Texas after accepting a promotion with Alcoa. His unwavering love for family and church were the pillars of his life.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean. He is survived by his children Bonnie (Steve) and their son John and Bobbi (Ken) and their children Jennifer (Eric) and their children Ashley, Kinsey and Grayson, Kristen (Matthew) and their daughter Peyton, and Michael (Rachel) and their children Maddie and Katie. He is also survived by three brothers, Mike, Matt (Debi), Andy (Becki) and his sister Gina and sister-in-law Shelby, as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by one brother Phil, brother-in-law Jack and sister-in-law Pat.
We will forever adore and remember you. You were our rock, our cornerstone in this world we know and the lessons you taught us will be our guideposts for the remainder of our lives.
