Frederick Hinton

Condolences to the Hinton family

Prayers and Love to the Hinton family from classmate, Nancy Scott.

Our sincere Condolences to the Hinton Family in the loss of your love one. Prayers are being offered for the Family. Melvin and Elizabeth Hooker

May Our Lord of Peace surround and comfort you all, now and forever 🙏🏽

Today, we gather to honor Bobby Hinton, a man who lived many lives within one lifetime — a soldier, a musician, my father, and a soul who insisted on walking his own path.

My father was a Retired Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, and his service took him across the world. He went to Vietnam twice, earning respect, responsibility, and the trust of the troops under his care. He served with courage, but he rarely spoke about those years. It wasn't until I was preparing for my own deployment that he opened up, and in those conversations I learned just how much he had carried — the tours, the commendations, the weight of leadership. For him, the military was not only a career; it was a way to provide for his family and a way to serve his country with dignity. Because of his service and sacrifice, many of my siblings were able to pursue opportunities, earning their bachelor's, master's and technical degrees — a legacy made possible through my father's dedication to us. But the Army was only one part of who he was.

To understand my father, you had to understand his music. He fell in love with music as a child, and he never let it go. Although he spoke English, Vietnamese, and German, music became the language he spoke most fluently. No matter where he went, he found a way to connect with people through song. He entertained thousands across the United States, Europe, and Asia. And when he performed, he didn't care about ethnicity, race, or status. He cared about joy. He cared about bringing people together. He cared about creating a moment where everyone — young, old, strangers, friends — could feel alive. I used to tease him. I'd say, "Dad, you're not as good a singer as Sam Cooke." And he'd just laugh. Because what I didn't understand then — what I only realized later — is that my father wasn't just a singer; he was a great entertainer. He had a gift for turning a room full of people into a family. I watched him become a conduit for happiness, for connection, for celebration. That was his magic.

My father wasn't perfect. He made mistakes, like all of us do. But my sister, Lisa and I talked about him often, and we came to understand that the man he became was shaped by his early family experiences and by the music that allowed him to express who he truly was. He lived life on his own terms. He did things his own way. And even when we didn't always understand him, we always loved him.

As we say goodbye, I want to hold onto something hopeful. My father's story doesn't end here. It continues in the lessons he taught us, in the strength he showed, in the music he loved, and in the family he raised. It continues every time we choose joy over judgment, connection over division, authenticity over perfection. And it continues in us — in the way we carry his memory forward.

So today, even in our grief, we choose gratitude. We choose love. We choose to honor the man who gave us so much, in his own way, in his own time. May we move forward with the same courage he showed, the same passion he lived with, and the same openness he brought to every stage, every room, every life he touched. And may Bobby Hinton's music — the music of his life — play on in all of us.

Love you Dad, Frederick H. Hinton Jr.

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of someone so dear. May your precious memories of him bring you comfort and peace. Evelyn Barfield and Family

Sending Condolences and prayers to the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

Heartfelt condolences to the family!

Prayers and Condolences to the Hinton Family. May God sustain you during your time of bereavement

To Minister Annette Sanders & Family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We have all of you in our prayers. May your brother rest in peace, and God continue to keep you in His care. David & Terri Brown

To Frederick's family I offer my condolences. He was one of my classmates at Bok High School. Family be strong and trust in God for he is now with his maker. May God bless you.

My sincere condolences go out to Frederick's family. I can remember the many times he would pick my sister Betty and I up and take us to Fort Brag where he was performing. We would have the best time with him. He was like our big protective brother.We always called him Bob..

Sincere Condolences to the Hinton Family

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