Kirk S. Hinkley Jr.

Kirk S. Hinkley Jr. was born on September 2, 1934 to Kirk S. Hinkley Sr. and Marion Keigwin Hinkley, and passed away on February 15, 2023. He was reunited with Barbara, his wife of 67 years, who left us on January 30, 2023. During his early years, the family resided with the VanZandts, Charles, Katherine, and Ruth. He graduated from Hallstead High School in 1952, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. In 1956, he graduated from Syracuse University with an Engineering Degree and returned home to marry Barbara on August 18. He began his career at IBM in 1956 as retired as a Project Manager in 1989. Upon retirement, he returned to work with his father and brothers where he eventually became the President of Hallstead Plaza Properties Inc. and Hinkley Real Estate Inc. He also owned and operated the Colonial Brick Inn and Suites with Barbara and his daughter, Michelle. During the 1960’s he served as the President of Hallstead Borough Council. He was an Elder of the Conklin Presbyterian Church. Later, he joined the Great Bend United Methodist Church, where he served as the leader of the Adult Bible Study for 25 years. He was a 64 year member and Past Master of the Bluestone Masonic Lodge #338. He was also a 50 year member of the Keystone Consistory and Irem Shrine. He was a founding member of Denton Crick Sportsman’s Club. He was Past President and Life Member of the Broome County Beagle Club. Kirk is survived by his children, Kirk III (Kathleen) Hinkley, Michelle (Tim) Suchnick, Brian (Theresa) Hinkley, Todd Hinkley, and David (Carrie) Hinkley. He was a grandfather and friend to Dr. Kirk IV, Lacy, Jacob, Kimberly, Brittany, Brooke, Rebecca, Madison, Justin, Ben, and Megan. Also a great grandfather to 16 children. He is survived by two brothers, Robert Hinkley and Dr. Alan James Hinkley and wife, Nancy. He leaves behind a sister-in-law, Toni Price, special friends, Robin Hinkley and Ben Noi. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Andrea Hinkley; grandson, Alex Hinkley; sisters-in-law, Kay Hinkley and Betty Grant; brothers-in-law, Ralph Price and Albert Grant; special friends, Clair MacRae and Theron Banker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023 at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, PA. Calling hours will be from noon until the start of the service at the church. The Masons will offer a ceremony prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

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Kirk S. Hinkley Jr.

September 2, 1934 - February 15, 2023