Gary Donald Hinton Sr's Obituary
Gary Donald Hinton Sr. passed away in Sarasota, Florida on February 5th, 2025. He was
born in Newark, New Jersey on February 8th, 1953. He graduated from Weequahic High
School and Kean University.
Gary was a loving husband and father. For most of his career, Gary worked as a project
manager for PSE&G in Newark, New Jersey. He left a remarkable 30+ year legacy there.
He made the move to Florida in 2015 where he’d spend the rest of his time. He attended
Church of Hope in Palmetto where he served faithfully as an usher and was a member of
the men's ministry. He loved to spend time with his family, cook and listen to his jazz
music.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Merrie Clee Caffie & James Oscar Hinton; and
brother Jimmie Hinton.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 50 years Denise Hinton; children
Gary Hinton Jr,. Kimberly Hinton Evans and her husband Jarick, Brady Hinton and his
wife Elizabeth, Brittany Hinton, Michael Hinton and his wife Savannah; siblings Ronnie
Hinton and his wife Michelle, Melvin Hinton; grandchildren Xavier, Lily, Brady Jr,. and
Gabe.
There will be a funeral service in his honor, 11:00 AM February 17th, 2025 at Skyway
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Skyway Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. A Repast will be held at 2:00 PM at Church of Hope, Palmetto, FL following the service.
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