Virgil Sebastian Hinson Jr.
Oct. 11, 1935 - Jan. 17, 2025
Published 12:06 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Virgil Sebastian Hinson Jr., age 89, of Dayton died Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, to Virgil S. and Flora Jane Hinson. He was a retired communications engineer with Transco Gas Pipeline. He was an amateur radio operator and enjoyed spending time communicating with his ham radio. He and his wife, Edith, loved to travel and visit unusual and interesting places.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Edith Pettet Hinson; daughter, Cheryl Marie Willis (Ricky); three grandchildren, Michael Willis (Felicia), Timothy Willis (Crystal), and Michelle Willis; and three great grandchildren, Angel Willis, Stephen Willis, and Hunter Willis.
Graveside funeral services were held at Dayton Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at 11:30 am with Rev. John Evangelista officiating.
Active pallbearers were Michael Willis, Timothy Willis, Michelle Willis, Ricky Willis, Clifton McKnight, and Fernando Ortero.
Condolences may be offered at obryantchapelfh.com
Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home