Mr. Jerry Hines

His Life Story

Mr. Jerry Hines was born at Gassoway, Louisiana on

August 2, 1926 to Theresa Watson and James Hines. He was

reared by his aunt and uncle, Clara and Robert James after his

mother passed away when he was five years old.

He was a very studious young man with an inquisitive

mind and a desire to learn. He graduated with honors from

elementary school in Milliken, Louisiana, and graduated

secondary school from East Carroll Training School in Lake

Providence, Louisiana.

After graduation, he worked with his uncle on the farm and

in the timber business. Under the tutorage of his uncle, his

knowledge of combustion engines was enhanced. His expertise

gained him the reputation of being the best auto mechanic in

the area, and was his livelihood throughout his working life.

He served in the U.S. Army during peace-time between World

War II and the Korean War. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan,

and various bases stateside. After being honorably discharged,

he returned to Gassoway, where he continued his auto repair

career at Ford Motor Company in Eudora, Arkansas. Later, he

became the sole proprietor of his own shop in Lake Providence,

Louisiana.

He accepted Christ as his personal savior, and was a

member of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Lake

Providence, Louisiana. He was an avid biblical intellect who

diligently studied the scriptures throughout his life. He could

recite several chapters of the bible from memory.

His longtime ladylove, Ms. Ethel M. Threats, was at his side

for 70 years. She was his greatest ally and closest friend for most

of his life.

He is preceded in death by 3 children, Theresa Parks Beard,

Lonnie B. Jones, and Aaron “Rudy” Threats; 2 sisters, Gussie R.

Payton and Irene Watson; and one grandson, John Sampratt, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, 4 children, Gloria Spencer-

Sampratt, Percy Threats (Linda), Aurora Threats-Lewis (Gary),

and Jerry H. Threats; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Green Threats;

a very special, devoted and dedicated grandson, Fred L. Threats,

Sr.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins,

nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

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