HINDMAN, Richard “Dennis”
Richard “Dennis” Hindman was born on July 15, 1955 to Bennie Hindman and Vera Mae Hindman. Coincidentally, Bennie was also born on July 15 so the two shared a birthday. The VHFRQG WR \RXQJHVW RI ¿YH children, Dennis grew up ZLWK WKH LQÀXHQFH RI KLV ROGer brothers while often being cared for by his big sister and squabbling with his little brother. Dennis learned WR KXQW WHQG D JDUGHQ ¿VK work on automobiles, and occasionally get in trouble. +H DOVR OHDUQHG WKH YDOXH RI hard work.
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Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Vera Mae. To celebrate KLV PHPRU\ KH OHDYHV EHKLQG his son Jeremy Hindman, his son Corey Hindman (daughter-in-law Corinne), his granddaughters Maylee & Abigayle Hindman, his sister Cheryl Blalock (brotherin-law Robert), his brother Louis Duane Hindman (sister-in-law Karen), his brother Jody Hindman, his brother Eddie Hindman (brother-in-law Ray), his nephew Craig Blalock, his nieces Darla Blalock, Dena 6LHN DQG -RQVLH 5LYHUD DQG a long list of extended family, friends, and coworkers.
Per his wishes, Dennis’ remains will be cremated. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at the American Legion Post 86 located at 1675 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA 30125 on Saturday, December 11th at 3:30pm and all family and IULHQGV DUH LQYLWHG WR DWWHQG share stories, and enjoy food and fellowship.
,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV FRQWULbutions can be made to the Dennis Hindman Memorial Scholarship being facilitated by the American Legion; donations can be made in person at the time of the celebration or at American Legion Post 86 during business hours.