Jerry Lee Hinton, born on July 31, 1950, in Alabama, was a beloved son of Troy H. and Eva Lee Hinton. He graduated from Huntsville High, where he was an active member of the varsity basketball and baseball teams. Jerry pursued higher education at Jacksonville State and the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, earning a degree in accounting and obtaining his CPA Certification in 1976. He furthered his studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he also taught accounting as a Graduate Assistant.
Jerry's professional journey took him to Charlotte, NC, where he worked in accounting for Lifetouch Photography. He later moved to Fayetteville, TN, working for Mr. William (Bill) Carter, and eventually opened a CPA firm, House and Hinton, in Huntsville, AL. His career included roles as a comptroller for Haysland Construction, a position with the Alabama Dept of Education, and as Financial Controller for Tennessee Blasting Services. He retired as Chief Financial Officer from Eastland Construction in Mt. Juliet, TN.
Jerry was a dedicated member of Smithville First Baptist Church, where he taught Bible studies, served on the Finance Committee, and was the Church Treasurer. He was also involved in the National Tax Summit Committee in Washington, DC, and was a Commander of American Legion Post #122, supporting Veteran's programs. Jerry enjoyed his time with the Hinton/Ballard Fish Eating Club, celebrating TAGRWC (The Andy Griffith Re-run Watcher's Club) with their group name being, "No Mail For Me?".
Jerry was a patron of the Nashville Symphony for twenty-five years supporting local charities and missions including the Annual Storytelling Event for Imagination Library, Annual Youth Exhibit, Campus Crusade, and Big Oak Ranch. Jerry supported his wife by driving her all over several states for musical events as her official chauffeur. Jerry loved listening to gospel music as he felt it presented a message of his Lord and Savior.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Susan Frazier Hinton; sons, David L. (Crystal) Hinton and Rance D. (Annette) Kelly; grandsons, Michael, William, and Wyatt Hinton; granddaughters, Katelyn, Caroline, and Camryn Kelly; brother, Wayne (Gay) Hinton; niece, Sara (Bjorn) Lanwer; nephew, Matthew Hinton, and great nieces. He was predeceased by his son, Troy Eugene Hinton, his parents, and his grandparents.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 30 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Jordan Atnip, Jerry Parker, and Dr. Chad Ramsey officiated.
Jerry would want to be remembered as a Christian, a man who loved God, family, and friends fiercely. He lived every day to the fullest and practiced kindness. Jerry was a testimony and blessing to all who knew him.
In addition to flowers, you may make donations to First Baptist Church Legacy Fund, Gideons International, Big Oak Ranch, AL or Campus Crusades.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
