Obituary of S. James Hines

SIDNEY JAMES HINES

Virginian Pilot  02-01-1997

SUFFOLK  S. James Hines, 74, known as James Hines, of the 1500 block of Whaleyville Blvd., died Jan. 31, 1997, in Obici Hospital.
  A native of Suffolk, he was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Birdsong Peanut Co.  He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, participating as a member of the deacon board, laymens fellowship and Taylor Progressive Class. He was a member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club with 36 years perfect attendance, a 50 year member of Knights of Pythias and also the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Fellowship Club.
  Survivors include his wife, Iola Sparrow Hines; a daughter, Debra Sue Hines of Winston-Salem, N.C.; parents, Bessie Lilly Hines and Sidney Lewis Hines; two brothers, S.L. Hines of Suffolk, Jesse Lee Hines of Chesapeake; and grand-dog Trudy.
  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, by the Rev. David Wilson with burial in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.. Monday in Harrell Funeral Home and at other times in the residence. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Christian Church building Fund, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk, Va. 23434.


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S. James Hines of Suffolk, a retired sheet metal mechanic, died on 31 Jan 1997 at age 74.

Funeral was held on 4 Feb 1997 at Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, officiated by Rev. David Wilson, with burial in the church cemetery.

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SIDNEY JAMES HINES

Virginian Pilot 02-01-1997

SUFFOLK S. James Hines, 74, known as James Hines, of the 1500 block of Whaleyville Blvd., died Jan. 31, 1997, in Obici Hospital.

A native of Suffolk, he was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Birdsong Peanut Co. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, participating as a member of the deacon board, laymen’s fellowship and Taylor Progressive Class. He was a member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club with 36 years perfect attendance, a 50-year member of Knights of Pythias and also the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Fellowship Club.

Survivors include his wife, Iola Sparrow Hines; a daughter, Debra Sue Hines of Winston-Salem, N.C.; parents, Bessie Lilly Hines and Sidney Lewis Hines; two brothers, S.L. Hines of Suffolk, Jesse Lee Hines of Chesapeake; and grand-dog “Trudy.”

A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk, by the Rev. David Wilson with burial in the church cemetery. Family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in Harrell Funeral Home and at other times in the residence. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Christian Church Building Fund, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk, Va. 23434.

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| Field | Value                                |
| Name  | S. James Hines                       |
| Age   | 74                                   |
| Birth | 1923 (estimated), Suffolk            |
| Death | 31 Jan 1997, Obici Hospital, Suffolk |
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| Name               | Relationship | Residence                           |
| S. James Hines     | Decedent     | Suffolk                             |
| Iola Sparrow Hines | Wife         | [Not stated]                        |
| Debra Sue Hines    | Daughter     | Winston-Salem, N.C.                 |
| Bessie Lilly Hines | Mother       | [Not stated]                        |
| Sidney Lewis Hines | Father       | [Not stated]                        |
| S.L. Hines         | Brother      | Suffolk                             |
| Jesse Lee Hines    | Brother      | Chesapeake                          |
| Trudy              | Grand-dog    | [Not stated]                        |
| Rev. David Wilson  | Officiant    | Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk |
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| Field    | Value             |
| Location | Suffolk, Virginia |
| Name     | Virginian Pilot   |
| Date     | 1 Feb 1997        |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired sheet metal mechanic for Birdsong Peanut Co.  
• Member of Bethlehem Christian Church; served on deacon board, laymen’s fellowship, and Taylor Progressive Class.  
• Member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club with 36 years perfect attendance.  
• 50-year member of Knights of Pythias.  
• Member of Bethlehem Senior Citizens Fellowship Club.  
• Spouse’s birth name was Iola Sparrow.  
• Also known as James Hines.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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