Graveside services for Joel H. Hinson, 79, of Tylertown, MS will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 07, 2021 at Tylertown Cemetery II with Reverend Justin Knight officiating. Please protect yourself and others by wearing a mask if attending.

Our much-loved husband and father passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on December 30, 1941 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Hilda and J.C. Hinson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Alan Lee Hinson and J.C. "Little Butch" Hinson, Jr.

Joel graduated from Tylertown High School in 1959 and the University of Southern Mississippi in 1963.  He later earned a master's degree from Western Kentucky University.

He served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1963-1990, including two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot.  Upon retirement, he returned to Tylertown and became an active member of the community.  He joined Tylertown Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for many years.  He co-founded the Walthall County Food Pantry in the mid-1990s and served as its president until 2017.  He was actively involved with the local American Legion post.  In 2015 he was presented with the Spirit of Paul Pittman Award by the Walthall County Chamber of Commerce for his "unselfish service for the betterment of our community."

Joel never met a stranger and loved nothing more than talking with people and telling stories.  If he could help someone, he did.  His community and his family will miss him terribly.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years Patty Bond Hinson; daughters Kelly Hinson and Danielle Hinson Sullivan; and granddaughters Erin Elisabeth Sullivan and Megan Lea Sullivan, who lit up his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Walthall County Food Pantry by mail at 109 Johnson Road Tylertown, MS 39667 or in person at Trustmark Bank, or to The MIND Center at UMMC at https://www.umc.edu/mindcenter/Ways-to-Help/Give-Today.html to support their research into Alzheimer's Disease.  Checks can be mailed to The MIND Center at UMMC, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS  39216.

Capps Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com