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John A. Hines, Sr.

Passed 02/09/2021

Obituary For John A. Hines, Sr.

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Graveside Service for Mr. John Albert Hines, Sr. will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, February 15, 2021 at Mount Rona Baptist Church Cemetery, Friendfield Road, Effingham, South Carolina. Interment will follow directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mr. John Albert Hines, Sr., the son of the late Elisha and Hattie Hines was born on May 13, 1931 in Florence County. He departed his earthly life for his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House after an illness.

John Albert attended Florence County Public Schools. He was employed by Coburg Dairy and later retired from Shaw Lumber Company, after many years of service. He was also a well-known carpenter that enjoyed working with his hands.

John Albert accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Salem United Methodist Church, where he was a lifetime member. He served as a member of the Gospel, Mass and Senior Choirs. He also served as Treasurer for the United Methodist Men and member of the Usher Board.

On February 27, 1955, John Albert married Annie Lee Pickens and to this union four children were born.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Annie Lee Pickens Hines; three sisters, Mazie Abraham, Sara Gregg, and Eva M. Bartell; and one brother, Henry Hines.

John Albert leaves to cherish his precious memories: two sons, John Albert Jr. (Mary) Hines and James (Annie Mae) Hines both of Effingham, South Carolina; two daughters, Aza Lee Williams of Batesburg, South Carolina and Lucinda Hines of the home; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren who loved their Papa dearly; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Mr. John Albert Hines, Sr. enjoyed making people laugh and smile. He will always be remembered for his inspiring bass-baritone vocals that was loved and enjoyed by many.

Please keep the family of Mr. John Albert Hines, Sr. in your thoughts and prayers.


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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May you find strength and comfort in knowing God will carry you through. Ms. Audrey Davis & Dr. Lurma Swinney

Sending my condolences from Philadelphia. Praying for you family. The Grace Family

May God bless you. Love you all and praying for the family. Wilson L. Pickens.

Love you MS. Willimas Betty Jo.

God Bless Love you.ll Love you MS. Williams.

l Love you MS. Willimas.mrs. Betty Jo.

Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers Tony and Thomase Martin

May God comfort you and your family during this time. Take comforter in knowing that your father is in the Almighty Arms of our Heavenly Father.

May you and your family take comfort in knowing that your father is resting in the mighty arms of our Lord and Savior. Keeping you all in our prayers.

Bettie Gibson Gale Gibson

My condolences and prayers to Jr., Dell. Cindy and Azalee and to the remaining family. My God comfort you in this your time of sorrow.

Condolences to family of Mr Hines will always remember him singing on the choir at Salem United Methodist Church

Condolences to the family. Deacon John and Rev. Alice Levels

To the Hines family: May the precious memories of your loved one be a comfort to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Mr. and Rev. Darby and Palma D. Thomas and family.

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Ella Franks McAllister

My condolences to the Hines family. May GOD strengthen you during this trying time. Creole Gary

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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