Samuel Bernard Hinkins Obituary in Louisville at Davis Funeral Home

Obituary For Samuel Bernard Hinkins

Mr. Samuel Bernard Hinkins, Wadley, GA departed this life Thursday, July 9, 2020 at an Augusta Hospital.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.at First Baptist Church, Wadley, GA. With mask and social distancing.

Viewing will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. at Davis Funeral Home.

Mr. Hinkins was born in Jefferson County to the parentage of Samuel R. Hinkins and Adell Bostic Hinkins. He graduated from Wadley High. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church where he served for many years as Transportation Ministry President, Ordain Deacon, Assistant Chairman of the Deacon Board.

He was a well know mechanic within the community. His passion was fixing automobiles and helping people to find parts for automobiles.

Often, he would feed people within the community ad help find clothing and shoes for people in need. He was also helpful in ensuring children received school supplies.

Bernard was a very hard working, humble and caring individual who would help anyone who crossed his path. His love for life and for people was evident in his community service.

He worked as a bus driver with Jefferson County Headstart for 20 years, one year with Emanuel County Board of Education and one year with Jefferson County Board of Education. For five years he also worked as a commercial truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Bostic and Georgia Bell Bostic, John Hinkins and Charlotte McKennie Hinkins. Survivors include his loving wife, Joanna Davis Hinkins, Wadley, GA; his parents Samuel R. Hinkins and Adell Bostic Hinkins, Wadley, GA; his children, Tommy Washington, St. Petersburg, FL, Ellis Cooper, Theron Cooper, Marlon Cooper; his siblings, Ervin (Angela) Hinkins, Steve (Trish) Hinkins, Gary Hinkins, Angela Heggs, Rosalyn Hinkins, Wadley, GA, Diane Hinkins, Midville, GA; his Godmother/Aunt, Odelia Baker, Wadley, GA; grandchildren, Danequa Williams and Saneta Williams and several children that he reared as his own including Jacquez Perry, Darian Perry, Kendrick Perry and Tavarous Perry; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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Sincerest condolences to the family. I extend prayers of comfort during this time of transition. Vara Allen-Jones

Sending My deepest condolences to the family! Rest Well class mate

Our hearts, prayers and love is with you and your family in this sad time. Praying for your strength. Eva Chandler

Sorry for your loss

Hello family you have our heart felt condolences. May the Lord comfort you through all of this.
Casetta Heard

Extending sincere condolences to the family. I've known Bernard, since childhood, attending Green Grove Baptist Church, with his mother. His grandparents were members there, also. He has always been a kind young man with a gentle spirit. I was saddened to hear of his passing. Praying for peace and comfort for the Hinkins Family.

You will truly be missed one of my favorite customer at shakerag. I never will forget how sweet you were when the children school lunches we're giving out and I will be working and you would come up there and say you need me to bring your children's lunch bag here I smile and say please. And he would always lookout make sure my kids we're taking care of. Mr. Bernard you are one of a kind truly you're going to be Missed. My prayers and condolences to the family.tabitha biggins

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers goes out to you all. God is a heart fixer.
Blessings, Deacon Leroy Brown Pastor Mildred Phillips and family

Although another link in our family chain has been broken, your space will never be empty. Remembering you always. Betty and Michael Grant, Savannah, GA.

Very sweet loving man, that cared for everyone.

I cannot understand the reason the Lord decides to take you home from us but all I know is I will miss you as a person and as my favorite mechanic. You had a big heart that continue to help others from day to day. Thank you. -Princess Middleton and family.

I was proud and privilege to be his pastor and a member of his family which I will always cherish and treasure. Bernard was such a caring and wonderful person. I was so proud to return to First Baptist for a revival to see he had become a deacon in the church. I enjoyed to opportunity to spend those three days with him. He was cordial and kind and went out of his way to see that I had everything I needed. My heartfelt love is with Joanna and all the family. May God continue to shower His best blessings of comfort to entire Hinkins family and friends as we celebrate his life and in the difficult days of adjustment that lie ahead Pastor William B Blount, Sr