Mr. Dennis David Hinz

Dennis David Hinz , 79, of Salisbury, NC , went peacefully to be with God with his wife by his side, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. Dennis was born in Clinton, Iowa, December 2, 1935, to William C. Hinz and Hazel Thiel Hinz. He was a Vietnam Veteran, retiring from the U. S. Navy. He was a member of Milford Hills United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Crosstalk Sunday School class, was Chairman of the Administrative Board, had served on the Board of Trustees, was past president of United Methodist Men, past Chairman of the Staff-Parish Committee and sang in the chancel choir. He, along with his wife, was a recipient of the Laity Service Award. He was a Stephen Minister and had served on the Board of Directors of the J. F. Hurley YMCA. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and loved the Carolina Tarheels! Dennis was an avid golfer and had a hole in one at the Crescent Golf Club. For several years he was a volunteer with the PGA Pro Tour. His greatest thrill was being able to play the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. He was a summa cum laude graduate of Appalachian State University, receiving his Bachelors’, Masters’, and EDS degrees. He was Program Head of Social Sciences at Rowan Cabarrus Community College, where he received the Teaching Excellence award. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty Hinz Pardee; and sister-in-law Rita Fisher. He is survived by his bride of 55 years, Dorothy Campbell Hinz; daughter, Debi Milheim (Vann) of Pensacola, FL; grandsons, Chris Milheim (Ashley) of Tallahassee, FL and Ryne Dennis Milheim of Pensacola, FL; brother, Robert Hinz of Kansas City, KS and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements: A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28, at Milford Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Combs officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milford Hills UMC Capital Campaign, 1630 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144 or to a charity of your choice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Hinz family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Dennis David Hinz

December 2, 1935 - February 19, 2015