David Charles Hines

David Charles Hines, age 70 of Ocean Springs, MS went home to his Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Houston, TX. He was born June 13, 1951 in Beacon, NY to Everett and Irene Hines.

David was a former police officer and cable technician. He retired from the Navy base in Gulfport, MS as a fire alarm technician receiving a regional award for professional performance. David was an avid sports fan, loyal to the New Orleans Saints. In his free time, he enjoyed dining out, music, Fox News, and movies. His willingness to help others with repairs was appreciated by many friends and relatives.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Irene Hines; sister, Gail Ketchum; sisters-in-law, Ann Hines and Dixie Rittersbach; and grandson, Michael Hines.

Survivors include his brother, Butch Hines; wife, Katrina Rebel Hines; children, Diane Hines, Rachael Hines, and Kellie (Jeffrey Messer) Hines; grandchildren; Cohen and Mollie James Messer; nieces, Tina Wilson, Kandace (John) Johnson, Robin Wade, and Jennifer (Brian) Schenski; nephews, Logan Short and Sean McGee. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. David will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law, Carl Short and sisters-in-law, Trilby (Sidney) Trahan and Leslie (Patrick) McGee.

A visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 11 am. A private graveside service will be held later.

The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Pavlov, Twy Kirkland, and the ICU and palliative care unit at MD Anderson. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David Charles Hines.