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Jimmy Wayne Hinson

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Jimmy W. Hinson, 74, of North Little Rock, passed into an eternity in Heaven on December 25, 2013. Jim was born in Gravel Ridge, Ark. on April 28, 1939 to Samuel G. Hinson and Pauline Henry Hinson. His parents and brother, Jerry D. Hinson of North Little Rock preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 34 years, Margarett, daughter Dorothy Hinson Northern (Steven Ross) of Memphis and son David (Judi) Shipps of North Little Rock, mother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends who will miss his smile and unique sense of humor. Jim was an Eagle Scout, gourmet cook, master poker player, member of Elks Lodge and Liberty Fellowship Church, North Little Rock, former retired Chief Financial Officer for the Arkansas Department of Human Services and retired Chief Financial Officer and active board member for Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. A man with a big heart and love for children, Jim was also affectionately known and dressed as Santa Claus to many children across the Little Rock/North Little Rock area. It was only fitting that he died on Christmas Day. A celebration of Jim's life will be on Monday, December 30 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400) with burial to follow at Edgewood Memorial Park in Levy. Family visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday evening, December 29, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AEDD, Inc. 105 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, 72206. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published December 28, 2013

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