Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Hinkle 66, was born March 21, 1942, in Cleburne, Texas to E.O. "Gene" and Berta Corpany Hinkle. He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1960, and married Barbara Travis on November 16, 1963. Jerry graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, Gupton Jones in 1968. Jerry later received his Bachelors of Business degree. He was a Funeral Director, Mortician for over 40 years and retired in 2009 as a License Nursing Facilities Administrator. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Hinkle, daughters Sheree Hinkle Hill and husband Ron, of Burleson, TX, Angela Hinkle Flores and husband Chris, of Burleson, TX, grandchildren Travis Kleypas, Tabitha Hill, Ryan Hill, Jacob Hill, Aimee Hill, Mathew Flores, Michael Flores and a sister Judi McNabb of Cleburne, TX. Visitation will be Monday February 23, 2009 6-8 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, TX In leu of flowers please send donations to Pleasant Hill Childrens Home, PO Box 1177 Fairfield, Texas 75240. Arrangements are under the direction of Waxahachie Funeral Home. www.waxahachiefuneralhome.com