John Keith Hines

John Keith Hines, 89, passed away at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born on April 12, 1927 near Sheridan, Indiana, a son of the late Hobart M. Hines and Nellie Avis (Hunt) Hines. A lifelong resident of Boone County, Keith graduated from Advance High School in 1945. Following school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. On June 21, 1953, Keith was married to Donna Mae (Young) Hines at the Dover Christian Church; she survives. Keith had worked at the Post Office at the Indianapolis Airport until 1989. He also farmed for several years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first great- grandchild. In his spare time, Keith enjoyed gardening and telling stories with friends. He and Donna spent 25 years wintering in Florida. His home church was Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Later, he became a member of the Old Union Church in Jamestown, and also attended Pleasant View Christian Church, Lebanon and West Morris Street Free Methodist Church in Indianapolis. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 201 in Jamestown and the Jamestown Lions Club. Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment with Military Rites will follow at Dover Cemetery in Dover, Indiana. Survivors: Daughters: Esther Bateman and husband, Frank – Indianapolis, Indiana Miriam Lemen and husband, Larry – Westfield, Indiana Carmen Linne and husband, Bill – Limestone, TN Grandchildren: Megan Miller and husband, Chris – Johnson City, TN Emily Bateman – Portland, Oregon Bethany Finney and husband, Tyler – Lafayette, Indiana Brock Bateman – Indianapolis, Indiana In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by a brother, Ivan Hines. Memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of the donor’s choice.

John Keith Hines

April 12, 1927 - May 17, 2016