Ernest Dale Hinchman, Jr.

Mr. Ernest Dale Hinchman, Jr., 47, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Hinchman was born in Elkins, West Virginia and had been a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a diesel mechanic. Mr. Hinchman was preceded in death by his father, F. D. Frederick, and sister, Ruby E. Hinchman. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hinchman; daughter, Rachel Clark; step-daughter, Amber Battise; step-son, Jerry Battise, III; mother, Peggy Frederick; four sisters, Dianna (James) Harrell, Donna (Tim) Sullivan, Angel (Waldy) Acosta, and Angie (Frank) Morgan; and one grandchild. Memorial services are Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 12 noon at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time.