Cletus Hinkle

Mr. Cletus Hinkle, age 78 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. A fifty-four year Baker County resident, Mr. Hinkle was a United States Navy veteran and a retired Master Diesel Mechanic. He was a member of Raiford Road Church and loved serving in the church kitchen and welcoming people to church as a greeter. He enjoyed shopping at Walmart and fishing. A true family man, Mr. Hinkle loved spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Ariel. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years: Alta Hinkle; son: Michael Hinkle (April Dykes) of Macclenny; daughters: LuAnne (Hal) Hardee of Huntsville, Alabama and Julie (Albert) Cox of Macclenny; grandsons: Garrett Hardee of Huntsville, Alabama, Joel Cox and Joshua Cox both of Macclenny; brother: Charles Robert "Bob" (Carol) Hinkle of Chaffee, Missouri; and sister: Zora (Harry) Rothermich of Gerald, Missouri. Numerous other family members and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his brother John Hinkle. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Raiford Road Church with Pastors Johnny Raulerson and Eddie Griffis officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Raiford Road Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME 259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net