Kenneth P. Hinckley's Obituary
Kenneth P. Hinckley, age 78 of Seaford passed away peacefully on November 3, 2009 in Milford, DE. He was born July 30, 1931 in Middletown, NY, son of the late Clark and Mollie (Koch) Hinckley.
Ken retired in 1990 from General Electric Company in Connecticut as a System’s Analyst. He was a member of the Bridgeville Kiwanis Club, receiving their highest honor, the “Hickson” Award. He was a faithful member of the Union United Methodist Church of Bridgeville where he was a Lay Speaker and active member of “Methodist Men.” Ken also volunteered for the Host program at Seaford Middle School. He enjoyed making stained glass, reading and bicycling, was loved by all who knew him as he was a genuine man who was cherished by his family.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Hinckley. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jean (Warren) Hinckley; his son, Michael K. Hinckley of Layfatte, CO; two daughters: Linda Williams and husband Thomas of New Canaan, CT and Susan Puckett and husband Christopher of Kannapolis, NC; four grandsons: Joseph and Jason Puckett of Kannapolis, NC and Thomas and Robert Williams of New Canaan, CT; and a sister, Leona Murray and husband Charles of Circleville, NY.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at the Union United Methodist Church, Market & Laws Street, Bridgeville with his Pastor Dale Brown officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the Celebration. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Union United Methodist Church, Market & Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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