William Edward Hinkle Jr.

William Edward “Bill” Hinkle, Jr. 1937 ~ 2016   Bill Hinkle, peacefully at home with those he loved, left this world to be in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Born to William and Mary Hinkle, January 9, 1937 in Pueblo, CO,  Bill served in the Air Force and Reserves and was Crew Chief for the B25.  Upon being Honorably Discharged, he went to work as a Supervisor for Klinglers Blue Print Manufacturing plant.  He then drove a lumber truck for Economy Lumber Company for 33 years.  Bill married his best friend and soulmate, Maureen Camini, November 28, 1964 in Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale, CA. This month they would have celebrated 52 years of wedded bliss. They were blessed with a wonderful loving family.  Together they raised two daughters, and Bill was proud to be grandfather to 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Starting when he was a teenager and continuing throughout his life, he had a love for old cars and street rod building.   He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Twin Falls, Idaho.  Bill loved serving in many ministries, and had a special love for Children’s ministry.  He loved his family and was gifted with a wonderful sense of humor and uncomplaining spirit.  Bill is survived by his loving wife, Maureen; daughters, Suzanne Ramsdell of Oregon; and Michelle Hinkle of California; grandchildren, Kali (Joe) Walters of OR; Griffin Ramsdell of OR; Nick (Kasey) Anthous of OR; Elliott (Renee) Ramsdell of FL; and Faith Ramsdell of OR; great grandchildren, Braiden, Dominic and Abigail.  Also surviving is his sister, Marilyn Spinuzzi of CO; and brother, Chuck Merrill of Twin Falls, ID; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandy and John Beck of CA; many nieces and nephews, and his Church Family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Hinkle, sisters, Dorothy Hinkle and Margaret Finneran. Memorial Services for Bill will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho.  The family wishes to thank St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice for their wonderful loving care. All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho.  Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Bill’s memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Bill’s name be given to First Baptist Church Twin Falls Children’s Ministry 910 Shoshone St. East, Twin Falls, ID 83301; or to Habitat for Humanity 639 Eastland Dr. S. Twin Falls, ID 83301.