Gene R. (Johnny) Hines, 78, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, April 2, 2018.
Johnny was inducted into the United States Air Force in November 28, 1956 at Selfridge, AFB, Detroit, Michigan Air Defense Command and completed his basic training at Lackland AFB. He then went on to AC&W training at Keesler, AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi. During his time in the Air Force he worked as a AC&W Radar Operator at the 782nd Air Control & Warning Squadron, Rockville, AFS Indiana, then 665th Radar Squadron Calument Air Force Station, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and lastly at 875th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron at Rosas Air Station, Spain before returning to the United States for discharge.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Please consider making a donation in Johnny’s name to Wish for Our Hero online at https://www.wishforourheroes.org/donate/ or by mail to Wish for Our Heroes 802 Mulberry St., Suite GB-06 Noblesville, IN 46060
Earnie says
Johnny was there when I arrived here to begin my life’s journey… And I was there when he left us to begin his next one… Along the way, we made a lot of great memories… I’ll always wish that we had made a few more together. Here’s to seeing my oldest Brother again sometime in another place.
Cindy says
Remembering Johnny as my stepfather he was a joyful person always talking and always telling me the weather greatly will miss him and I will meet with him one day again love you Johnny your stepdaughter Cindy Johnson
Morris says
My oldest Brother John was always a great big brother to me! We shared many things growing up & he taught me valuable “life lessons” as well! He took me many places including one of his favorites, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May! He taught me about the College Football teams & we listened to many games together & shared “predictions” on who would win the weekly NFL games! He lived his life mostly on his terms but would always help you if he could! ..Love you Brother, may you Rest In Peace in Heaven & I hope to see you again some day!
Cathy needham says
Johnny you will always be missed and dearly loved , love always your sister in law Cathy
Xavier King says
My grandpa was a great man he would tell the most interesting stories and I would listen he and my grandma practically raised me for half of my life…I will miss you grandpa and I will hope I get to you and Grandma in a better place i love you…goodbye..