Rick Hinkle, pastor of Hughes Memorial Baptist Church, Pinson, died Feb. 5 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68.
A Samford University graduate, Hinkle also worked in technology services at Samford for 17 years and Bellsouth for 28 years. In addition to serving as pastor of Hughes Memorial Baptist, he served as pastor of New Lebanon Baptist Church, Springville, and Clay Baptist Church. He also served on staff at other churches including Pineywood Baptist Church, Gardendale, and Clearview Baptist Church, Pinson.
Hinkle was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen; son, Jeremy; and one granddaughter.
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