Obituary of Dearl Hines

Dearl Hines, 97, of 19235 Stewart Rd. Spartansburg, passed away Friday evening August 28, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hines was born on March 4, 1918 at Webster Springs, WV, a son of the late Lula Gregory Hines. He was married to Evelena Johnson on December 12, 1945 at Belington, WV. She preceded him in death on January 18, 2006. Mr. Hines was a veteran of the US Army having served during World War II. He had been employed at Republic Steel in Canton, OH for 32 years. He had also worked at Goodyear for 8 years at Akron, OH. He moved to his farm near Buells Corners in 1980, which he had purchased in 1954. He loved farming and raised beef cattle as well as other livestock. He also enjoyed traveling. He had been employed with the Civilian Conservation Corporation in the late 1930’s doing reforestation, building wildlife shelters, and clearing campgrounds. He was a member of the Midway Alliance Church where he was active with church missions. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 PM. Further visitation will be held at the Talbott Funeral Home 210 Brandenburg St. Belington, WV on Thursday from noon to 2:00 PM at which time the funeral service will be conducted. Interment will be in Fraternal Cemetery in Belington, WV.