Earl Hines

Published by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 9:00am

WILMINGTON—Earl E. Hines “Butch”, 71 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017 at Aperion Care in Wilmington.
Born Dec. 24, 1945 in Joliet, Earl Eugene was a son of the late Marion and Patricia (Treadman) Hines. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and after high school went on to honorably serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Earl was a truck driver and worked for many different companies over the years, ensuring his shipments always arrived on time.  He was a history buff; enjoyed sharing stories about his time served with the Marines, and was a fan of both art and music. Earl enjoyed drawing in his free time, but his most treasured times were spent with his family and friends.
Survivors include six children: Sarabeth (Robert) Jones of Normal, Raymond Hines of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Richard Hines of Diamond, Jerry (Robyn) Watenpaugh of Wilmington, Jason (Tammy) Watenpaugh of Rudolph, Wisconsin and Chantell (Michael) Watenpaugh of Cullom; five grandchildren: Alisabeth, Delaney, Brandon, BreAnn and Cheyenne; one brother: Jack Skeldon of New Lenox; one sister: Patricia Abanatha of Wilmington, and nieces and nephews: Jackson, Christina, James and Michael, as well as his close friend: Dan Bendel.
Earl was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Raymond and Viola Treadman and brother: Donny Skeldon.
The family will receive friends on Sunday morning, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Burial with military honors will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington where Earl will be laid to rest with his grandparents Raymond and Viola.
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Earl’s memory to his family for their distribution.
Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Earl's memorial page on social media, by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.