Doug Hinton

Douglas Bert Hinton, 75, of Geronimo passed away at his home on October 12, 2009. Doug was born May 21, 1934 in Thatcher, Arizona to Bert and Vera Hinton. After High School he graduated from EAC and later attended ASU. Doug was active in sports, rodeos, and the Arizona Cactus Kings Band. He married Patricia Ann Frazier on March 11, 1955 and they were blessed with four children, Joe Bill, Tim, Dawn and Mike. Doug retired from the Graham County Sheriffs Department in 1996 after 20 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, rodeos, playing cards and getting together with friends. Doug is survived by his best friend and companion, Betty Hamman. He is also survived by his children, Joe Bill Hinton, Tim (Nina) Hinton, Dawn Hinton and Mike Hinton, his sister Vonda Lou Bieth, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann, parents Bert and Vera Hinton, brother-in-law Joe Bieth, and granddaughter Kayla Hinton. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m. in the Ft. Thomas Ward Chapel with burial following at the Hinton Family Cemetery in Geronimo, where he will be laid to rest. A visitation will be held at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. There will be a family viewing one hour prior to the funeral services at the Church.