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Reid Garrett Hinson ’78

Reid Garrett Hinson '78Reid Garrett Hinson, 60, died unexpectedly on December 20, 2016 at his home in Charlotte.

Reid was born in Rockingham, NC on Nov. 11, 1956 to Robin Ledbetter Hinson and Frances Garrett Hinson, both of whom preceded him in death.

Reid is survived by his best friend and wife, Catherine Cooper, whom he adored; his brothers, Robin L Hinson, Jr. and Minor Thurlow Hinson; his sons, Reid G. Hinson, Jr. and Mills Gray Hinson; his step-daughter and step-son, Alice Williamson Jones (Heath) and Samuel Cooper Williamson (Linda Ketsche); and three step-grandchildren, Bennett, Clara, and Maxwell.

Reid grew up in Rockingham, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem. He was a 1974 graduate of RJ Reynolds High School, and a 1978 graduate of Davidson College. He then became a US Naval Officer for 5 years, retiring as Lt. Commander. During his Navy time he was Navigator as well as Gunnery & Assistant Combat Systems Officer on the destroyer USS O’Brien, and Professor of Naval Science at Mass. Maritime Academy.

Reid then attended UNC Law School, where he won American Jurisprudence Awards in Admiralty and Legal Research and Writing. He was admitted to the NC Bar in 1986.

Reid began his legal career in Wilmington, NC, first as associate and partner with the Murchison, Taylor firm, and in 1991 as partner with Clark, Newton, Hinson & McLean.

Reid was a trial attorney and represented business litigants, insurers, personal injury claimants, and defendants in matters such as shareholder, commercial lease and contract disputes, admiralty and maritime claims, products liability, and environmental matters.

He managed his firm while also being lead counsel in cases and appeals at all NC trial and appellate court levels, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the US Court of Appeals. Reid was a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.

>In 1999, he relocated to Charlotte where he had his own general practice before joining the City Attorney’s Office in 2005. Beginning in 2006 he retired from active practice but continued to take document review projects until full retirement.

Reid was fond of saying that he “grew up in the country” in Richmond County, where he acquired his love of the outdoors, animals, general mischief, and driving any vehicle or piece of equipment which could be driven. His love of water began at Camp Sea Gull, and he became an expert boat captain and sailor.

While in the Navy he earned his private pilot license and enjoyed flying. Reid was musically gifted, and was a pre-teen prodigy as a bluegrass and old-time guitar player and singer.

At the age of 13, he hitchhiked to Deep Gap, NC, where he played music with Doc Watson and the Watson extended family, becoming adept at Doc’s singular cross-picking style. The old folks were quite impressed by his talent and taste.

Reid went on to perform solo, and with the “old timers” and others at festivals across the South. He worked as a studio musician in NY for friends on several important albums and later formed his own band locally.

Reid’s moral compass unerringly pointed to honor, integrity and, above all, kindness. His greatest gifts to his loved ones were his big and loving heart, keen intellect, and spirit of adventure and fun. Thank you, Reid.

A Memorial Service for Reid will be held at Providence United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Habitat For Humanity, The Wounded Warrior Project, or other charity of your choice.

Robertson Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.

Published in Charlotte Observer on Dec. 25, 2016

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Preston Eugene Rock Powers, Jr. ’78

Preston Eugene Rock Powers, Jr., age 60, a resident of 1272 David Avenue, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home.

Born in Henderson on January 6, 1956 he was the son of Preston E. Powers of Henderson and the late Mary Sue Smith Powers. He was a member of First Baptist Church Henderson and retired from the real estate profession having most recently worked with Century 21 Country Knolls Realty.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church by Rev. Doug Addington, Dr. Marion D. Lark and Dr. Ron S. Cava.

In addition to his father he is survived by two aunts, Annie Lou P. Wright and husband J.D. Wright of Chapel Hill and Earlene S. Wells and husband Durwood of Bobbitt; and his uncle, Glenn W. Powers and wife Peggy of Henderson.

In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Elizabeth Powers.

The family will receive friends following the service on Sunday in the fellowship hall of the church. At other times they will be at the home, 1272 David Ave.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Partners of Hope, PO Box 1791, Henderson NC 27536 or the Vance County Animal Shelter, Building Fund, 165 Vance Academy Road, Henderson, NC 27536.

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Jerry Lee Suttles ’78

Jerry Lee Suttles, 58, passed away March 22, 2014 at the Hospice of Catawba Valley, Newton.He was born February 22,1956 in Buncombe County, NC, son of the late Vollie J. and Alice Barnwell Suttles.Jerry was a devoted husband, lovely father, and grandfather. He was a member and church deacon at Zion Baptist Church. He was a former member of Gideon’s International. He was well loved by all who knew him, full of joy and laughter, and a meek man dedicated to his church. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Davidson College where he earned his Bachelor’s degree, and Clemson University where he earned his Master’s degree.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 S. Propst St, Gastonia, NC 28056 officiated by the Revs. Leo Kuykendall, Robert Suttles, and DeWayne Barber. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6 -8 p.m. at Greene Funeral Service South Chapel, 1503 South York Rd. Gastonia, NC, 28052. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly.

Jerry is survived by his lovely wife of 35 years, Glenda Suttles; sons, Cory Jay Suttles and wife Melanie of Linconton, and Colton Lee Suttles of Mount Holly; grandchild, Micah Jay Suttles.

Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2437 S. Propst St, Gastonia, NC 28056. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.

 

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Andrea Rosemary Murphy Moar Schenck ’78

Andrea Rosemary Murphy Moar Schenck ’78, professional actor, died by accidental drowning on Jan. 13, 2012, at the age of 55 years, while on vacation with her husband in Cancun, Mexico. Professional actor (stage name Andrea Moar) on television in New York and Los Angeles (ABC-TV All My Children, where she played the role of Carrie that consistently generated high “Q ratings”; the series Rituals; and guest appearance on the “Molten Steele” episode of the Remington Steele series). She played the role of “fast blond in the sporty barbeque grill” in the award winning (for comedy) commercial for Kraft Kansas City Barbeque Sauce; appeared in an American Express commercial, and played roles in nearly 60 plays, including The Women at Park Square Theater in St. Paul. She remained a member of the Screen Actors Guild based in Los Angeles. Murphy-Schenck was regarded as a unique, enthusiastic, passionate, caring person and devoted, loyal friend (“I never give up on people”) with a generous spirit and a vibrant and engaging personality. She hosted social events with a special flare, including the 20th anniversary party of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center in 1998 that was held outdoors under tents. She had a zest for life and loved animals and birds. (One of her favorite expressions was: “I find children and animals endlessly fascinating to watch.”) She was a sports enthusiast, and was an avid tennis player who had won the New Jersey high school state individual championship. She loved swimming in the ocean, was a gifted amateur photographer, and was keenly interested and knowledgeable in jewelry and gemology. She had an impressive talent for interior decorating. She collected snow globes during her extensive travels with her husband. She coauthored a novel with her brother entitled The Griffon Trilogy: Part I that was released on July 1, 2001 (Pub-Booklocker). She was truly a modern-day Renaissance woman. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was raised in Princeton, N.J., and was a graduate of Davidson with a B.A. in English literature and studied at the University of Montpelier in France during a Junior Year Abroad program. Married in 2005 to Carlos H. Schenck, M.D., senior staff psychiatrist at Hennepin County Medical Center and Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center, and professor of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, with whom she traveled extensively to professional meetings and his lectures around the country and the world, was his self-described “documentarian” through her photographs and videotaping. Murphy-Schenck, daughter of the late Paul Daniel Murphy, Jr., a psychiatrist, is survived by her husband, Carlos (and Brio, their beloved four-year-old Tsang Apso, i.e., Tibetan Terrier), 4715 Girard Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419; her mother, Dimitria Sarhanis Murphy, former ballet dancer of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City; her sister, Sheila Murphy Moar (James Moar) and their two children, Amanda and Zachary; and her brother, Douglas Paul Murphy (Elaine) and two children, Kali and Max. Murphy-Schenck was a direct descendant, from her father’s side, of Captain James Lawrence, who coined the famous naval battle cry during the War of 1812, “Don’t give up the ship!”

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Michael Donald Mabry ’78

Michael Donald Mabry ’78, 55, of Fairlawn, Pulaski County, Va., passed away Oct. 22. He spent his last beautiful fall day working in his yard and enjoying family time with his beloved wife, Amy, and twin sons, Reece and Brent. Mabry grew up in Pulaski, the second son of Herbert Donald Mabry and Mary Jane Moore Mabry. He had outstanding football careers at Davidson and Emory and Henry College, where he graduated in 1979. In his younger years, he was a talented artist, and he maintained a lifelong interest in the arts. Mabry is survived by his wife, Amy Charon Mabry, P.O. Box 442, Pulaski, VA 24301; daughter, Courtney Michelle Mabry; sons, Miles Addison “Brittany” Mabry, Brent Walker Mabry, and Reece Avril Mabry; father, Don Mabry; sister, Melanie Mabry; and brother, Todd Mabry. Other loving relatives and friends include the Charon family and the extended Mabry and Moore families. His mother, Mary Jane Mabry, brothers, Victor Herbert Mabry and Eric Paige Mabry, preceded him in death. Grandparents, James Avril Mabry, Sr. and Blanche Baugh Mabry, and Shafter Holston Moore Sr. and Edna Chinault Moore also preceded him in death.