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David Nelson Hinaman, Jr., Sgm (Ret.)

November 23, 1947 — June 15, 2019

David Nelson Hinaman, Jr., 71, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Born on November 23, 1947 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of David and Alice Hinaman, Sr.

David was a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College and Penn State University. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his retirement, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Public Welfare. He was a member of the St. Matthias Lutheran Church. David was President of the Lewisberry Gun Club, and a member of the Penn State Alumni Association, Army and Navy Lodge No. 306 at Hampton Roads Virginia, and Williamsport Scottish Rite. David was a Penn State football fan and supporter. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and fly fishing.

David is survived by his parents, David and Alice Hinaman; his loving wife of 51 years, Trinka (Case) Hinaman; daughter, Rebecca Foster (Rick) of Smithfield, VA; siblings, Gary Hinaman, Cindy Charters (Dave), Tacey Cullen (Denny), Doris Quail (Terry), Arthur Hinaman (Judy), and Lori Zellefrow (Lou); sister-in-law, Ann Case and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Hinaman.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA with Vicar Thomas Busteed officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the start of the service. Interment will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Development & Alumni Relations, MC HS20, 1249 Cocoa Ave., Suite 115, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.

To sign the guestbook, please visit www.hoffmanfh.com.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory

2020 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013

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Service

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory

2020 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013

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Burial

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

Indiantown Gap Road, PA 17003

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