Steven Dale Hinson
June 2, 1956 — October 5, 2007
Steven Dale Hinson died Friday, October 5, 2007 at his home in McCook surrounded with loving family. He lived a full life of 51 years.
Steven was born on June 2, 1956 at Smyrna, TN to Melvin and Delores (Cooper) Hinson. He graduated from Yokota High School, Yokota, Japan in 1974.
On October 26, 1974 he married Theresa M. Garrido. To this union three sons were born, Michael, Bruce and Brian. He entered the US Air Force on May 28, 1975. While in the service he continued his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Georgia Military College at Milledgeville, Georgia earning a Bachelors degree in Engineering. His commitment to the service caused them to move a lot throughout the country. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1979.
After his discharge the family relocated to Longmont, Colorado where Steven started his company CMM Calibrations as a Quality Control Engineer. They moved to the McCook community in 2001 to be closer to family.
His hobbies included designing graphic airplanes for computer games. He also liked to build model airplanes and play his favorite sport of golf.
His granddaughter, Elijah Hinson preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Hinson of McCook; sons, Michael Hinson and wife, Brandi, Bruce Hinson and wife, Teraysa, and Brian Hinson all of McCook; his parents; one brother, Bobby Hinson of Merced, CA; and 12 grandchildren, Megan, Carissa, David, Noah, Azreail, Hailey, Mark, Justice, Anthony, Lily, Rose and Destiny; and one great-granddaughter, Evie.
Our dad was something special, quick to help someone in need, always standing up for his family and preaching the word of God everywhere he went. He is loved and missed and will never be forgotten. Steven Dale Hinson was truly a one of a kind loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be greatly missed. We love you Dad. The Hinson Boy’s.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Memorial services were held Saturday, October 13, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Pastor Clark Bates officiating.
Carpenter Breland was in charge of the arrangements.