David James Hines, 56

EASTON, Md. - David James Hines, formerly of Easton, passed suddenly on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Doctor's Community Hospital in Landham. He was 56.

He was born Oct. 27, 1950, the son the late Perry Albert Copper Sr. and Catherine Mae Hines.

David attended Robert Russum Moton Elementary and High School. Soon after, he served his country for several years in the U.S. Marines.

He worked for Bramble Trucking and was known to many as "Bootsie."

David was a longtime member of Bethel AME Church of Easton.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Albert Copper Jr.; and a nephew, Herman Edward Savoy III.

He is survived by a son, David James Hines Jr. and wife, Stephanie; three grandchildren, Devante Hines, Jalera Hines and Jayela Hines, all of Harrington; two sisters, Myrtle E. Savoy of Denton and Geraldine Rasin and husband, Billy of Easton; two aunts, Edna Hines and Ida Hines both of Easton; five nieces, Erica D. Hines of Windsor Mills, Malisa N. Hines of Denton, Sherlissa Dickerson and husband, Bernard of Dublin, Ga., Crischendia Briggs and husband, Deanie and Debbie Parker Benson and husband, Donald, both of Easton; a nephew, Dante E. Hines of Denton; lifelong friend, Rosemary Green of Cambridge; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. today in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 426 E. Dover St., Easton.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, where friends may view two hours prior.

Burial will be in Richards Memorial Park, Easton.