Thomas Donald Hinkle

August 6, 1934 — February 14, 2026

Rockwood

Thomas Donald Hinkle, age 91, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Beverly Park Place. He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War. He was a member of Jefferson City Assembly of God Church. He retired from Container Corporation of America after a lifetime of dedicated service. Thomas enjoyed walking outside and enjoyed the sunshine, being with his grandkids and great grandkids. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Marie Hinkle; parents, Thomas and Helen (Hurley) Hinkle; siblings, half-brother George Garland Helms; sister, Marjorie Lynn Jewell Ballard; brother Billy Ray Hinkle; sister, Caroline Hinkle; and great grandson, Austin Jones. 

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Judy Yardley, Donna Hannah (Eugene); son, Mike Hinkle, and daughter, Jewell Richards (David); sister, Shirl Leann Burchell; grandchildren, Daphne Michelle Jones (Randy), Amanda Atchley (Steve), Bryan Hannah (Stacey), Brandon Yardley, Jarrod Hinkle, Madison Green (Sam), Josiah Hinkle, Dawn Garrett, Hope Stanley, Dalton Richards, Melissa Richards; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5-6:30pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 6:30pm with Pastors Randy Jones and Mike Hinkle officiating. Family and friends will gather at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:45pm for a 1pm graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org

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