Everett Michael Hines
(January 16, 1942 - August 6, 2010)

Mr. Everett (Mike) Hines, 68, of Huntington, husband of Kathy Hines, completed his journey and is now in the loving arms of Jesus. He passed away Friday, August, 6, 2010, at his residence. He was born January 16, 1942, in Greenfield, OH, a son of the late Melvin and Adalee Hines. He was preceded in death by his faithful and beloved wife, Pam, of 35 years, his infant son, Patrick, and 2 brothers, Forest and Press Leslie Hines, his grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. Mike was in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in Okinawa. In 1980, he was a Deputy Sheriff in Clark County, OH. He was a licensed Master Electrician through the State of West Virginia, and worked in Carpentry for more than 40 years. Mike was the 1999 recipient of the WSAZ Hometown Hero award. He was in the Marine Corps League, where he was in charge of the Toys for Tots program For more than 10 years, he was the organizer of the Marshall University Homecoming Parade and the Huntington Christmas Parade. He was also the President of the Huntington Planning Committee. He also received other distinguished awards from the Governor and the Mayor. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathy Hines; 3 children, Cindy (Michael) Sergent, Rhonda (Rob) Moore, and David (Monica) Hines; grandchildren, Ashley Johnston, Ashley Sergent, Steven Smith, Josh Smith, Camber Moore, and Zion Moore; and a precious new great grandbaby, Gabrianna "Gabby" Johnston. He is also survived by 3 stepdaughters, Emily, Amy and Julie and 6 step grandchildren. He is survived by a sister Linda (Jim) Miller. Mike was diehard Marshall fan. When he was well he attended all of the scheduled games. Mike will be sadly missed by his family and all those who knew him. The family will receive friends at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington from 5 pm until 7 pm Sunday August 8, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday August 10, 2010, at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Springfield, OH. Mike will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Springfield, OH. There will be a visitation at the Jones-Kennedy-Zechman Funeral Home, 1002 E. High Street, Springfield, OH, 45505, from 5 pm until 8 pm Monday, August 9, 2010. GO HERD!