Bennett Edwin Hinsdale Jr., age 103, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Rose Crest Retirement Center of Inman, SC.
Born April 2, 1909 he was a native and resident of the Green Creek community of Polk County and was a son of the late Bennett Edwin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Hinsdale. He was the widower of Gladys (Greene) Hinsdale who died in 2000.
Mr. Hinsdale was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as County Office Manager of Farm Service for Polk County. He was a faithful and dedicated worker for his church, The Mill Creek Church of the Brethren where he was a member, Life Deacon and served as church moderator for 57 years. He loved his community, serving as a former trustee of St. Luke's Hospital in Tryon and of the Head Memorial Clinic in Green Creek. He was a member of the Green Creek Ruritan Club having attained 37 years perfect attendance. He also served many years as a member and Chairman of the Polk County Board of Education and served countless years as precinct judge and poll worker in general elections. During WWII, he served on the War Board for Polk County.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Summey of Spartanburg, one grandson, Raymie Summey (Lisa) of Spartanburg, and one granddaughter, Amanda Cohen (Brett) of Fort Mill, SC. He is survived by 4 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Gabe Summey, and Harrison and Lizzie Cohen.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ben Summey, one brother, and four sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Steve Abe and Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McFarland's Funeral Chapel of Tryon, NC.
Donations could be made to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 1401 Coxe Rd. Tryon, NC 28782 or to Lutheran Hospice at 429 N. Main St. Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.
The family extended a their thanks to the entire staff of Rosecrest Retirement Center and Lutheran Hospice for their loving compassionate care of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, North Carolina
Born April 2, 1909 he was a native and resident of the Green Creek community of Polk County and was a son of the late Bennett Edwin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Hinsdale. He was the widower of Gladys (Greene) Hinsdale who died in 2000.
Mr. Hinsdale was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as County Office Manager of Farm Service for Polk County. He was a faithful and dedicated worker for his church, The Mill Creek Church of the Brethren where he was a member, Life Deacon and served as church moderator for 57 years. He loved his community, serving as a former trustee of St. Luke's Hospital in Tryon and of the Head Memorial Clinic in Green Creek. He was a member of the Green Creek Ruritan Club having attained 37 years perfect attendance. He also served many years as a member and Chairman of the Polk County Board of Education and served countless years as precinct judge and poll worker in general elections. During WWII, he served on the War Board for Polk County.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Summey of Spartanburg, one grandson, Raymie Summey (Lisa) of Spartanburg, and one granddaughter, Amanda Cohen (Brett) of Fort Mill, SC. He is survived by 4 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Gabe Summey, and Harrison and Lizzie Cohen.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ben Summey, one brother, and four sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Steve Abe and Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McFarland's Funeral Chapel of Tryon, NC.
Donations could be made to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 1401 Coxe Rd. Tryon, NC 28782 or to Lutheran Hospice at 429 N. Main St. Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.
The family extended a their thanks to the entire staff of Rosecrest Retirement Center and Lutheran Hospice for their loving compassionate care of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, North Carolina
Bennett Edwin Hinsdale Jr., age 103, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Rose Crest Retirement Center of Inman, SC.
Born April 2, 1909 he was a native and resident of the Green Creek community of Polk County and was a son of the late Bennett Edwin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Hinsdale. He was the widower of Gladys (Greene) Hinsdale who died in 2000.
Mr. Hinsdale was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as County Office Manager of Farm Service for Polk County. He was a faithful and dedicated worker for his church, The Mill Creek Church of the Brethren where he was a member, Life Deacon and served as church moderator for 57 years. He loved his community, serving as a former trustee of St. Luke's Hospital in Tryon and of the Head Memorial Clinic in Green Creek. He was a member of the Green Creek Ruritan Club having attained 37 years perfect attendance. He also served many years as a member and Chairman of the Polk County Board of Education and served countless years as precinct judge and poll worker in general elections. During WWII, he served on the War Board for Polk County.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Summey of Spartanburg, one grandson, Raymie Summey (Lisa) of Spartanburg, and one granddaughter, Amanda Cohen (Brett) of Fort Mill, SC. He is survived by 4 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Gabe Summey, and Harrison and Lizzie Cohen.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ben Summey, one brother, and four sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Steve Abe and Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McFarland's Funeral Chapel of Tryon, NC.
Donations could be made to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 1401 Coxe Rd. Tryon, NC 28782 or to Lutheran Hospice at 429 N. Main St. Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.
The family extended a their thanks to the entire staff of Rosecrest Retirement Center and Lutheran Hospice for their loving compassionate care of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, North Carolina
Born April 2, 1909 he was a native and resident of the Green Creek community of Polk County and was a son of the late Bennett Edwin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Hinsdale. He was the widower of Gladys (Greene) Hinsdale who died in 2000.
Mr. Hinsdale was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as County Office Manager of Farm Service for Polk County. He was a faithful and dedicated worker for his church, The Mill Creek Church of the Brethren where he was a member, Life Deacon and served as church moderator for 57 years. He loved his community, serving as a former trustee of St. Luke's Hospital in Tryon and of the Head Memorial Clinic in Green Creek. He was a member of the Green Creek Ruritan Club having attained 37 years perfect attendance. He also served many years as a member and Chairman of the Polk County Board of Education and served countless years as precinct judge and poll worker in general elections. During WWII, he served on the War Board for Polk County.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Summey of Spartanburg, one grandson, Raymie Summey (Lisa) of Spartanburg, and one granddaughter, Amanda Cohen (Brett) of Fort Mill, SC. He is survived by 4 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Gabe Summey, and Harrison and Lizzie Cohen.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ben Summey, one brother, and four sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren with Rev. Steve Abe and Rev. C.C. Kurtz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McFarland's Funeral Chapel of Tryon, NC.
Donations could be made to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 1401 Coxe Rd. Tryon, NC 28782 or to Lutheran Hospice at 429 N. Main St. Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.
The family extended a their thanks to the entire staff of Rosecrest Retirement Center and Lutheran Hospice for their loving compassionate care of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, North Carolina
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