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Fletcher Hinote
February 11, 2015
Fletcher Hinote, 92, passed away February 7, 2015, in Cantonment. Fletcher was a US Army veteran of WWII where he served in North Africa and Naples, Italy. During his remarkable military career, he was awarded the Purple Heart and also the Silver Star for his valiant service. For 41 years he was employed by L&N Railroad. At age 80 he ran errands for the ‘Senior Citizens’ of his community. He always planted a garden. Fletcher never met a stranger and he had many friends throughout his life. For over 32 years he was a faithful and dedicated member of Scenic Hills Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Annie Mae Hinote; four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Marian Mixon Hinote; his children, Janet Thornhill, Andy (Lynn) Hinote, Robin (Barbara) Hinote, Paul Hinote and Becky (Eddie) Rhodes; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Minister Kyle Rye officiating.
Burial was in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.
The family has entrusted Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with all arrangements.
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