Deacon Simon Hines III was born in Liberty County to the late Deacon and Deaconess&Simon and Jessie Mae Hines. He was precededin death by two sisters: Sadie and Helen Hines and one brotherMelvin Hines.

Simon graduated from Liberty County High School in 1971. He was baptized at an early age at First Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the deacon board. He was also a member of the male choir.Simon's spirit was faithfully dedicated to the service of the lord.He worked at Interstate Paper in Riceboro, Ga, and retired in 2014 after over 20 years of dedicated labor. He always carried himselfadmirably and was considered a wonderful role model for many.

Simon was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. He cared for everyone hecrossed paths with during his lifetime. There are many loved ones left to cherish his memories. His wife Robin Hines; three daughters Shaylon (Marcus) Fleming-Tarver, Ladonna (James) McMillian-Lawrence, and Amber Hines; two sons Nicholas (Christina) McMillian and Desmon Hines; three brothers Leron (Ruby) Hines, Ray (Carolyn) Hines, and Luke (Veronica) Hines; three sisters Jackelene Hines, Jessie Jones, and Nancy Harvey, five grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends