Paul Anthony Hinson 51, of Fredericksburg passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012.
He was employed by Mary Washington Hospital.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and John Hinson.
Survivors include his sons, Eric Hinson and wife Rachel; Jeremy Hinson and wife Amanda all of Stafford County; brother John Hinson and wife Cindy of Fredericksburg; sister JoAnn Bell and husband Tony of Woodbridge.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Friday, August 3 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
A service will be held at 4pm Saturday, August 4 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 9702 Gayton Rd. #110 Richmond, VA 23238.
Rest in Peace my sweet Little Paul. Why did you leave us so soon? I’m happy you are with Mama & Daddy but I miss you already!!!! We will all see you again someday and pray that you are now at peace and getting the rest you finally deserve. We love you.
paul was a sweet young man. randy and i enjoyed having him as a good neightbor. he will be missed. rest in peace paul.
randy and i enjoyed having paul as a great neighbor. he was a fun loving young man. he will be missed. rest in peace paul.
Its extremely HARD for me knowing your not here anymore! You were a one in a million kind of person! Going to work will NEVER be the same! You told me not to cry for you when you go to to Heaven… but sometimes I cant stop the tears! I know your in a better place with no more pain and no more stress…so that makes it alittle easier. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART!!! RIP!!! Till we meet again!
What a tragedy to lose Paul in such a terrible accident. Things will not be the same at Old Mill without him.I’m sure the “old” gang will keep him alive by sharing our favorite stories of him. We will miss him watching us walk from his lawn chair and his wonderful, witty humor. He lived his life to the fullest and my thoughts are with his family and friends in their time of sorrow.
My dear Paul, so sad that you had to leave us at such a young age. I will truly miss your beautiful smile and your great sense of humor. You can now be with your mom and dad. We will all see you again sometime in the future. I love you! Debbie
My dear little Paul, you will always be our Little Paul. You grew up to be a fine young man. You helped a lot of people along your way, including your Mom and Dad. You left us to soon. You are in a better place now and back with your Mom and Dad. Give my Dad a hug and a kiss for me and tell him we still miss him dearly. You will truly be missed. I will miss our talks we had together. Love you forever till me meet again. Love, Vickie.
Paul was not just a friend he was family. He will be deeply missed. We know he is in a better place and he will not be forgotten. Love Ann, Ben, and Lawanda Marsh
I know it has been years Paul, but growing up in Hickory Ridge has nothing but the best of memories for me. I have always known you as a kind, sweet gentleman. I always remember you and your buddies always jumping in the back of my dad’s GMC just to help give more weight, so he could make paths in the snow during the winter months. You will always be a part of my fondest memories, yes you will be missed, but never forgotten.
Dearest Paul,
It will never be the same on Same Day without your smiling face and “you look like you need a hug, I know I do!” You were a very special person and will be very missed.
Eric and Jeremy so sorry for your loss. Really wanted to be there but had to be in Pa. My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Friday and Saturday. Will be in touch.
WE will all miss you. Besides seeing my family when visiting Fredericksburg, seeing you was always right up there with them. Rest in peace. Old Mill Park will never be the same.
Deepest sympaty to Pauls Family. I worked with Paul and his Dad at GTE in Springfield many years ago. Have not seen him in a long time but sorry to here of his passing away.
So sorry that Paul was called to his heavenly home at an early age.He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.Wished I could have seen you more often and talk to you than what I did,but distance kept us from seeing each other.We know you are happy to be reunited with your mom and dad.We will see you one day soon.Love you always.
My deepest sympathies to Pauls faimly. I am fortunate to have such great memories of our early 20′s and the fun and crazy times that we had. Its funny that no matter how many years its been whenever I saw Paul our conversation always started remember when…………….. funny how seeing you could always make me feel like those times were yesterday as opposed to 30 years ago.May you rest in peace
rest in peace my friend,you will be greatly missed at mwh
Paul,
I will miss you sneaking out and scaring me at every corner at work. You always had me laughing even on my worst days. Work is not going to be the same without you. I miss you. May you rest in peace.
Paul,
I’m convinced only the GREAT die young. You are a great friend, always making me laugh, always helping ANYONE that needed a hand. Thanks!! Rest In Peace. Love ya man!
I had the previledge to work with Paul & John(his father) while they were employed @ GTE Sylvania (1984-1990). Later, Paul was employed @ Estes while I worked next door at Con-Way. I would often stop by and catchup on how life was treating him and talk about years gone by. Your tragic death is a huge loss to your friends & family. You will be missed my dear friend, but you’ll never be forgotten!
To Paul’s Family:
I only knew Paul for a short while but I do know one thing, he could always make you laugh. Eric, you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your whole family. I am always here for you. May your father rest in peace.
Paul I miss you so much ,and thank God for giving me a little brother like you.The time we shared taking care of Daddy was a Blessing BEYOUND anything we could have ask for,going to miss our time at the coffee shop see you agin God Bless.
My deepest condolences to the family. I met Paul and the boys many years ago when I used to babysit them. He was such a funny man. In the years that have passed, whenever I saw him, he always had a funny joke or something funny to say. RIP PAUL. THANK YOU FOR THE LAUGHS!
I had the opportunity to get to know Paul when I helped care for his wonderful late father during his period in hospice. I was impressed with Paul (and the entire family) for how lovingly Mr. Hinson Sr. was treated. I looked forward to my nursing visits with all of them!
Then, after I left hospice and worked at Mary Washington, I was thrilled to see Paul’s face one day in the ED! It was such a treat to see him again!
I still cannot believe Paul is gone. I know he touched so many lives and always appreciated his positive attitude and smile on his face. I don’t think he realized how special he and his father were to me.
I extend my sincere condolences to the family for his loss. But, I know he is with his wonderful Mom and Dad now and that makes me happy.
Thank you Lord for giving me the opportunity to cross paths with such wonderful people! I will forever be greatful!
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Pauls tragic death and although I only knew him from working at the hospital together, he was such an uplifting person. He always had a smile on his face, and kind words or jokes to all. I know he touched so many more lives at MWH then he ever realized. It’s not the same without him around, he was such an inspiration with his positive attitude. I will miss him dearly. So sorry to you Jeremy, Eric and Amanda. Your in my prayers.