Samuel C. Hinds

Samuel Coy Hinds, age 72 of Louisburg, KS passed away March 1, 2016 at KU Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1943 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Ogle Winburn and Vergie G. Lee Malone and was raised by his step " father, Paul E. Malone. He married Joanie McGowen on December 27, 1992. Sam graduated from Tennessee Preparatory School in Nashville, TN, and then served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Europe. Sam spent his time in the construction industry and ended up retiring from Straub Construction Company. He always enjoyed fishing, boating and camping with his boys. We both enjoyed many memorable trips to Mexico and trips to San Diego to visit our close friends. Shortly after building our home in Louisburg, we became "Parents" again to our two Grandchildren. Sam enjoyed working in our yard, and we both have green thumbs when it comes to all of our flowers. Lately he took up a new hobby of reading. I enjoyed watching him relax with a good book. One of Sam"s happiest times was spending time with our two labs, Lily and Zeva. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Joanie L. Hinds, of the home; his children, Heather Byrd, Mexico, MO; Paul Hinds, Gladstone, MO; Sam P. Hinds, Kansas City, MO; Keith Hinds, Troy, KS; Morgan Hinds, Troy, KS; Janell Stone, Kansas City, MO; Serea Williams, Memphis, TN, Khyla Hinds, Louisburg, KS, Annessa Hinds, Louisburg, KS; brothers, Kirby Hinds, Ohio; and David Roysden, Tennessee; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sam will be in all of our hearts till we meet again. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Samuel C. Hinds Memorial Scholarship Fund. To share your memories of Samuel or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.