Ethan Hinds, Sr., 78, of Orange, passed away on May 21, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 3:00pm, Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be preceding the funeral service at 1:00pm.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 23, 1936, he was the son of Ross Samuel Hinds and Ridley Abigail (Scott) Hinds. Ethan was a 50 year mason and founder of the local institution American Fence which he founded in 1967. He and Ann traveled extensively, often with their dear friends John and Esther Benoit. Ethan was a very fair man and a great teacher to his children. The most important thing in him and Ann’s life was taking care of their children. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ethan was preceded in death by his son, Darren Hinds; his brothers, Avondale Hinds, and Bruce Hinds; and his sisters, Rita Anderson, and Sonja Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Hinds; sons, David Hinds, Sr. and wife, Pam of Orange, Doyle Hinds and wife, Janis of Orange, and Richard Hinds and wife, Bree of Beaumont; grandchildren, Amber Williams and husband, Ryan, Erin Dwight and husband, Jonathan, Derek Hinds, Kristi Hinds, Ethan Doyle Hinds III, Brandi Claybar and husband, Warren, and David Hinds, Jr and wife, Morgan.; and nine great-grandchildren and two on the way.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Hinds, Jr., Derek Hinds, Ethan Doyle Hinds, III, Ryan Williams, Jonathan Dwight, and Warren Claybar. Honorary pallbearer will be John Benoit.
Ethan’s family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful, caring, and loving staff of Harbor Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice Foundation at 2450 N. Major Dr. Beaumont, TX 77713.
Condolences
Georgia Savage
May 26, 2015
Georgia Savage lit a candle in memory of Ethan Hinds Sr.
Mattie Goza
May 24, 2015
I met Ethan in 1976' and he hired me with no experience to join the ranks of A-1 AMERICAN FENCE as their secretary to work along side his beautiful wife Ann..I retired from there many years later and have from time to time went back to lend a hand when needed....I cherish the memories of a dear friend, and my prayers and thoughts are with his loving family at this time~~~I will always consider them my family <3 Rest in Paradise Ethan <3
Clay Dugas
May 24, 2015
Clay Dugas lit a candle in memory of Ethan Hinds Sr.
Clay Dugas
May 24, 2015
I met Ethan Hinds when the family lived on Park street sand had chickens in the back yard. For the next 45 years each and every time I saw "Mr.Hinds" he always treated my with kindness and wit. I had a lot of friends growing up but only one dad would make time to to know me. My fondest memory of Ethan Hinds is when my family went with the Hinds family to watch West Orange Stark. Ethan drove the motor home and let my son, Alex, ( about 7 years old ) ride up front all the way to the Houston Astrodome. I don't remember the score, I don't remember who we played, but I will always remember that kindness to my son. I loved Ethan Hinds and will treasure my memories of a good father, good businessman, and dear friend. Clay Dugas
Denise And Barry Talbot And Family
May 23, 2015
Denise and Barry Talbot and family purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Ethan Hinds Sr..
Anonymous
May 23, 2015
A New Sunrise Spray was purchased for the family of Ethan Hinds Sr..
Randy Woodard
May 23, 2015
To Ann, David, Doyle, and Richard: I am so very sorry for your loss. My favorite memory of Ethan was when he let us all ride with him in his RV to the West Orange-Stark playoff game at the Astrodome. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Randy Woodard
Lori V.
May 22, 2015
Lori V. purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Ethan Hinds Sr..
Anonymous
May 22, 2015
A New Sunrise Spray was purchased for the family of Ethan Hinds Sr..