Kermit L. “Mick” Hinkle, 80, of Weatherly, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his beloved wife of 50 years, Suzanne D. (Sannie) Hinkle and daughter, Denise, whom he adored.
Born Monday, September 13, 1943 in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Kermit and Reba (Davis) Hinkle. Kermit was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Hinkle, his Uncles Harry and Lewis Davis.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Suzanne, are his loving daughter, Denise Hinkle and her companion, Shawn Gerber of Stevens, PA; sister-in-law, Donna Hinkle; nephews Jeffrey and Gary Hinkle, cousins Jeanette Jepko and Priscilla Mulligan.
A Weatherly High School graduate, he was inducted in the Weatherly Hall of Fame for basketball. Mick served honorably in the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Returning home, Mick worked at Tung-Sol and the Weatherly Foundry in Weatherly before taking a position as a machinist with General Electric from which he retired. An avid outdoorsman, Mick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Every year, Mick looked forward to the Annual Family Bethany Beach vacation with 30+ family members. He was a member of the Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Weatherly and the Paradise Fish & Game Club, Weatherly, which he enjoyed cooking for the beloved members of the Paradise Club.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11 o'clock am at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 318 Plane Street, Weatherly, PA 18255.
Visitations will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and on the morning of the services in the church from 10-10:45 a.m.
Interment with Military honors bestowed will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions can be made in Mick’s name to the Disabled American Veteran, 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. (570) 427-4231
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