Funeral service for SFC (Retired) Charles Ray Hinson will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Rose Hill Church of Christ with Bro. Leotis Willis, Minister officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Facebook page.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks are required for both portions of the service.

SFC (Retired) Charles Ray Hinson, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Lawton. Charles Ray Hinson, of Lawton, Oklahoma was born on March 3, 1953 in Orange, Texas to Robert Earl Hinson, Sr. and Katherine (Thomas) Hinson. Charles married Normanda Irene Bartley on August 12, 1974. Normanda passed away July 4, 2020.

Charles attended Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas and graduated in 1971. Later he attended Blinn Jr. College in Brenham, Texas received an Associates in General Studies in December 1972. Afterwards, Charles attended Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and graduated in June 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.

In November 1977, Charles Ray Hinson enlisted in the United States Army. Charles served faithfully until his retirement in November 1998 and retired Sergeant First Class. SFC Charles contributed to the defense of the United States of America by serving as a light wheel vehicle mechanic, artillery mechanic and infantryman. He held the following positions company motor sergeant, battalion motor sergeant, advance instruction trainee, and infantry instructor.

After serving in the military, SFC Charles Hinson worked at the Texas Youth Commission as a juvenile correctional officer V for about ten years. Later he worked at Wackenhut Lawton Correctional Facility as a correctional officer until he retired to care for his wife.

He leaves to cherish his memories; five children, Dwight Hinson (Addie) of Ames, Iowa; Eric Hinson (Jessica) of El Paso, Texas, Renee Edmond of Houston, Texas; Brian Hinson (Heather) of Norman, Oklahoma, Angel Copeland (Micah) of Lawton, Oklahoma;  seven grandchildren, Marques Hinson, Nyla Hinson, Kaden Rai Hawkins, Jabari Hinson, Kaden Michael Wallace, Jordyn Hinson, Noelle Hinson; six siblings, Rev. John Earl Hinson, Sr., Alice Hinson, Paul Hinson (Stephanie), Brenda Kay Grimble, Kirklan (Queenie) Hinson all of Orange, TX and Christopher Hinson of Houston, TX as well as a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.