R. Z. Hinson, 92, of Votaw was born November 21, 1917 to Cazzie Roy and Ada Byerly Hinson at "Old" Aldridge, a small sawmill town in NW Jasper County.
As a teenager, R. Z. starter working for Kirby Lumber Company and worked there until the mid 50's. He opened Hinson's Garage in Votaw in 1954 and retired from there in 1996 at the age of 79. Mr. Hinson was a charter member of Votaw First Baptist Church and was chairman of Deacons for many years.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, February 12, 2010 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in Votaw Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Jim Cryer of Saratoga and Rev. Joe Hinson of Silsbee.
Mr. Hinson was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers Robert Lee Hinson, David Hinson, Earlton Hinson, John Henry Hinson, Bobby Jack Hinson and Roy Hinson Jr.; son Tommy Roy Hinson and daughter Patsy Pauline Hinson.
Survivors include his wife Mary Eason Hinson of Votaw; sons Wayne Hinson and wife Frances of Longview, Johnny Hinson and wife Brenda of New Caney, George David Martin of Votaw and Carl Martin and wife Beverly of Shreveport, LA; one daughter, Linda Sue McConnell of Houston; daughter-in-law Juanita Hinson of Saratoga; brother Joe Hinson and wife Reitha of Silsbee; twenty three grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and fifteen great, great grandchildren.
