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Alpha: April 30, 1976, ~ Omega: September 20, 2024

My life began on April 30th 1976, in Wynne Arkansas, WYNNE, The City With A Smile! I was the youngest of my siblings. I had it made! From my loving Mom, Brenda Joyce Hinton, my oldest sister Sheril Lorraine Hinton, my only brother Anthony Ray Hinton, my sister Regina Ann Jones, who I am with now, and that other sister of mines, Rhonda Hinton-Robinson (Samuel ("Rob") J. Robinson Jr). They all gave me anything I wanted, and I was spoiled rotten. Now I will let you know this…if I got out of line, they would straighten me right on out in a heartbeat. Especially Rhonda! Boy oh boy would she straighten me out.

Then Veronica Lynn Hinton, Jumar Antonio Jones, and Brandon Bernard Hinton came along. Once them three came in this world, I became…. Bryan, Who? LOL! They took over. They started to get any and everything they wanted and became spoiled as well. My time was up! But
it was all good because I spoiled them too. I love my family so much. I know they all will miss me and would love to have me there with them on God's green earth but believe you me – you all will see me again! Don't you worry too much! Know that I am feeling and doing so much better with absolutely no pain! Thank You, Jesus! To God Be the Glory! Hallelujah and Amen! From the guidance and encouragement of my strong, affectionate, and devoted mother (Brenda Joyce Hinton), sister (Rhonda Hinton-Robinson) and my brother-in-love, (Samuel "Rob" James Robinson Jr., the best any man could have) I followed them to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Richmond Hill, Georgia under the = dynamic leadership of Pastor Dr. Stanford L. Anderson, I. I enjoyed being a part of my church family! One day, I drove Pastor Anderson to Columbus, Georgia to see his mother, Ma Ida and boy I must have talked the whole way. Pastor could not get a word in, and he could not even take a nap! Father in Heaven, LOL! As you all know, I could talk a lot, and it was hard for anyone to get a word in edge wise because I had
stories to tell, and they were some good ones…. All true! LOL! I know I scared Pastor with my driving but driving a big 18-wheeler and then getting in a small car, boy of boy! But y'all know I was one of the BEST 18-wheeler truck drivers any one of you could find! Yes Lord, I was! Believe you me, I know I was! Holla at your boy, BKH!

I attended the Wynne Public School System in Wynne, Arkansas! While at Wynne Primary, Wynne Intermediate, and Wynne Junior High School, I was just as humble and sweet……yes, I was y'all…LOL! I didn't talk as much as I did before I left but I got a word or two in! Father In Heaven, when I started Wynne High School, I opened up! Yes, My Lord I did. I would be in the classroom clowning and making others laugh. When the teacher would look up, I would have a look on my face like…I didn't do nothing. Of course, the teacher did not believe me and you know what…. they all knew it was me! I was the class clown. Yes, Ma Brenda had to come up to the school all the time. She was great friends with the Assistant Principal, Coach Easley. He was my boy…. he would laugh at me too! I was just that funny! I was even 2 nd in my class.

If you know me, you already know the joke behind that. If you are listening or reading my obituary, believe you me, I know you guys are all laughing, and I get it because it is funny!

After graduation from Wynne High School, #Classof1995. I wanted the explore, grow and learn about the world we live in by joining United States Navy. I talk about the going into the Navy all my life. I did my intense basic training at Great Lake, Illinois and his A school training in Meridian, Mississippi as a Flight Deck Seaman on the USS Nimitz. Yes, that's right I was on the USS Nimitz, one of BIGGEST ships in the Navy from 05 July 1995 – 04 July 1998. Once I separated at my EAOS from the Navy I became a truck driver. I drove all over the United States. Believe you me, I love driving trucks. Y'all already know! Before I had to give up trucking, I became an owner operator and that was a great accomplishment for me and my family. As a driver, I drove myself to Hinesville, Georgia and lived in there for 20 plus years until Our God called me home on September 20th , 2024.

While in Georgia, I met the love of my life, Ms. LaShawn Carroll – Hinton. She bought the best out of me as I did with her. I fell in love with her when I first laid eyes on her. She is so beautiful, beautiful smile, humble, loving, caring, smart, talented, soft spoken, will give you her last and
took care of me until my last day! Yes, that is my Shawn! Believe you me, don't let the soft- spoken voice fool ya…that is all I have to say about that! Oh yeah, one more thing about the soft-spoken…. I taught her well. I love you so much, baby! I know she will miss having me there with her, so I ask you all to make sure you check on her. Don't y'all leave my baby out there all by herself. I love you so much and don't worry about me I am doing wonderful. I know you miss me and want me back; I assure you; I am with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I know He will continue to walk beside you, and I will too. Don't give up on nursing because I know that is your passion. I know you will be a great nurse/caregiver because you were to me and our baby girl, daddy's girl Aria Monae. God Bless you, I love you and will see you again.

Speaking of our baby girl, daddy's girl Aria (Doodle) Hinton, I know you weren't ready for me to leave just yet, but daddy isn't hurting anymore. I need you to continue to be strong for mama, she needs you more than ever now. Remember when I was teaching you to ride your bike and
you said, "don't let me go daddy, don't let me go" I'll never let you go baby girl, I'm forever with you. You'll always be in my heart. Daddy will always cherish the love and time we had together. Whenever you need me, look into your heart and I'm right there. Love you always daddy.

Thank you all for being here today to Celebration my life with my family. My family who was not able to make it….it is okay! I know you guys still love me! Don't forget about Shawn and Aria!

I am so happy for all my siblings, Sheril, Ray, and Rhonda (Rob), and friends I meet along the way. My Aunties, Marilyn (William) Taylor, Yvonne Bailey, Era Hinton, and Gert Hinton, my nephews Jumar (Kelly) Jones, Brandon aka B-Randon, Donovan, DL, Jamil, Kenyen, CJ, and Carl, my nieces Veronica (Frank) Hinton – Wilson, Ambrosia, DaMiyah, my mother-in-law, Angie Finch, my sister-in-law, Neka, my brother-in-law Tyrone Finch, my Granny, Papa, Whitney, Tyrone Sr. and a host of Cousins (so many to name), Uncles and other friends. I thank

God I have united with my dad, Jerry Hinton, sister, Regina Ann Jones, my grandmothers, Mom Mert and Grandma Marg, my grand-daddies, Daddy Booty and Daddy Tom. My Aunties: Aunt Sarah, Aunt Doris, Aunt Freddie, Aunt Faye (Bah Bah this and Bah Bah that), Aunt Billie Rodgers, my cousin, Marvin Graham and my nephew who I will be close by at Veteran's Cemetery in Glennville, GA (Steven Dale Robinson). It is not a goodbye my loving family, it is I will see you later! Bryan Keith Hinton…OUT! HOOAH! To God Be The Glory! Proverbs: 3:5-6 "Trust In The Lord, With All Your Heart and Lean Not On Your Own Understanding But In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him And He Shall Direct Your Path".