HINCH EDWARD L

CW4 Edward L Hinch was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/24/2015 at the age of 69.4
Weatherford, TX
Flight Class 69-47
Date of Birth 07/16/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Larry Morgan

More detail on this person: Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer Four Edward L. Hinch, 69, passed peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will meet at Greenwood Funeral Home at the Arlington Chapel shortly after to honor and celebrate his life. Edward was born July 16, 1946, in Wichita Falls to Hazel and Eldon Hinch. He graduated Wichita Falls High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1968. He graduated Warrant Officer Flight Training in 1969 and served as a pilot for 27 years. Upon leaving the military, Edward accepted a position with the Federal Aviation Administration where he continued his public service. After 44 years of military and civil service, Edward retired honorably in 2012. Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Eldonna Palmatary; and brother, Gary.

Survivors: Brothers, Anthony and Larry; children, Victoria and Joshua and wife, Casey; grandson, Charles; close friends, Joyce Martini, Johnny Phillips, Angelo Spelios and Donna Adams. He also leaves behind a host of friends and colleagues whom he respected very much.

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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Date posted on this site: 10/11/2026