Russell C. Hinson, 83, formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Duluth, GA where he and his late wife, Earlyne, had moved in 2004 to live with their daughter and son-in-law.
Mr. Hinson was born February 12, 1926, in Moss, TN, to H.B. "Bud" and Jewel Hinson, and was a long-time, active member of Brainerd Church of Christ. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University and Vanderbilt Law School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps in WW II. He and his family moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1957, where he practiced law until he was appointed Sessions Court Judge in 1962. Then he was appointed Criminal Court Judge in 1965, where he served until retirement in 1996. He was known for fairness and impartiality and for his knowledge and adherence to the law. He was also an adjunct professor at UTC for many years in the Criminal Justice department.
He was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Earlyne Hinson, on November 3, 2009.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Rick Bullock; three grandsons, Rusty, Jody and Zach; seven nieces; and eight nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Brainerd Church of Christ.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home with Minister John Cupp officiating.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412
Mr. Hinson was born February 12, 1926, in Moss, TN, to H.B. "Bud" and Jewel Hinson, and was a long-time, active member of Brainerd Church of Christ. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University and Vanderbilt Law School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps in WW II. He and his family moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1957, where he practiced law until he was appointed Sessions Court Judge in 1962. Then he was appointed Criminal Court Judge in 1965, where he served until retirement in 1996. He was known for fairness and impartiality and for his knowledge and adherence to the law. He was also an adjunct professor at UTC for many years in the Criminal Justice department.
He was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Earlyne Hinson, on November 3, 2009.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Rick Bullock; three grandsons, Rusty, Jody and Zach; seven nieces; and eight nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Brainerd Church of Christ.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home with Minister John Cupp officiating.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412
Russell C. Hinson, 83, formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Duluth, GA where he and his late wife, Earlyne, had moved in 2004 to live with their daughter and son-in-law.
Mr. Hinson was born February 12, 1926, in Moss, TN, to H.B. "Bud" and Jewel Hinson, and was a long-time, active member of Brainerd Church of Christ. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University and Vanderbilt Law School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps in WW II. He and his family moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1957, where he practiced law until he was appointed Sessions Court Judge in 1962. Then he was appointed Criminal Court Judge in 1965, where he served until retirement in 1996. He was known for fairness and impartiality and for his knowledge and adherence to the law. He was also an adjunct professor at UTC for many years in the Criminal Justice department.
He was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Earlyne Hinson, on November 3, 2009.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Rick Bullock; three grandsons, Rusty, Jody and Zach; seven nieces; and eight nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Brainerd Church of Christ.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home with Minister John Cupp officiating.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412
Mr. Hinson was born February 12, 1926, in Moss, TN, to H.B. "Bud" and Jewel Hinson, and was a long-time, active member of Brainerd Church of Christ. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University and Vanderbilt Law School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps in WW II. He and his family moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1957, where he practiced law until he was appointed Sessions Court Judge in 1962. Then he was appointed Criminal Court Judge in 1965, where he served until retirement in 1996. He was known for fairness and impartiality and for his knowledge and adherence to the law. He was also an adjunct professor at UTC for many years in the Criminal Justice department.
He was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Earlyne Hinson, on November 3, 2009.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Rick Bullock; three grandsons, Rusty, Jody and Zach; seven nieces; and eight nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Brainerd Church of Christ.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home with Minister John Cupp officiating.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412
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