September 12, 1940 - May 27, 2021

Gayther M. Hinson, Jr., known to all as "Pop", passed from his earthy home on to his reward on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the age of 80. He passed at St. Thomas Hospital surrounded by the love of his life, Betty Hinson.

Pop was born on September 12, 1940, to Gayther M. Hinson, Sr. & Lillian (Barber) Hinson, here in Hohenwald. He married Betty Wisdom and together they lived a wonderful life together. He enlisted in the United States Navy after high school and served his country proudly. Pop and Betty have been faithful members of the Lomax Church of Christ for many years. Pop was the type of person everyone wants to be. He never met a stranger and always had fun. Laughter came naturally with Pop. He will forever be remembered as one of the funniest people to have lived.

Along with his wife, Betty Hinson, of Hohenwald, he is survived by his sons, Mack (Stephanie) Hinson of Mercer Island, WA and Brett (Kris) Hinson of Murfreesboro; brother, Garry (Wanda) Hinson of Hohenwald; grandchildren, Sam Hinson, Eli Hinson, Emerson Hinson, Ella Hinson, Rachel Hinson, and Payton Hinson; and great-grandchildren, Caleb and Andrew Welch.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Davis.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald with Donnie DeBord officiating. Burial followed in the Goodman Hinson Cemetery.

If you wish to make a donation in memory of Pop, you can do so to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.