William H. 'Slugger' Hinman, 80

William H. "Slugger" Hinman, 80, died on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Hartley Hall Nursing Home in Pocomoke City.

Born Jan. 26, 1927, in Crisfield he was the son of the late Emma Trader Hinman and Samuel Preston Hinman.

An Army veteran of World War II, he served with the 88th Blue Devil Division in Europe. He later joined Company L 115th Infantry Division of the Maryland National Guard.

He was a tractor trailer driver for the former Star Baking Co.in Crisfield for several years, after which he continued working as a heavy equipment operator for Swift's Excavating in Crisfield. Upon occasion he substituted for Somerset County School Bus Transportation.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Evans Hinman; two daughters, Michelle Hinman Pruitt and husband Royce, and Donelle Hinman Hall and husband Rudy, all of Crisfield; two sons, Samuel M. Hinman of Crisfield, and Preston W. Hinman and wife Faye of Kingston; a step-son, Tim McDorman, Jr.; a sister, Lois Hinman Matthews of Crisfield; two brothers, Bobby Hinman of Crisfield, and Don Hinman of Florida; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Five brothers and sisters, Audrey, Mary, Sammy, Harold, and Dicky preceded him in death.

Graveside funeral services and burial were held on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. at the American Legion Cemetery in Crisfield, where the U.S. Army conducted military honors. The Rev. Carol Carlson officiated.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Home Missions Fund of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 39 W. Main St., Crisfield, MD 21817.

Arrangements were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield.