Chester Hinkle Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Chester Hinkle Jr.

June 5, 1948 - January 21, 2026 (77 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Chester Hinkle Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Lewis Funeral Chapel Inc

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Chester Hinkle Jr.

June 5, 1948 - January 21, 2026 (77 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Chester Hinkle Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Chester Hinkle Jr. (Fort Smith, Arkansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 21, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Ann Hinkle (Cole) and Chester L. Hinkle Sr. Chester; his wife Shirley Jean Hinkle; and his brother Reverend Gary Hinkle (Virginia). He is survived by: his daughter Michelle D. Hinkle-Jordan; his grandchild Keevon A. Ingram; his great grandchildren, Mila and Nova Ingram; and his siblings, Connie Alexander (Joseph) of Gallatin, Tennessee, Alice Shell of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Wanda Lee (Gregory) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Phyllis Williams of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Micheal Hinkle (Lisa) of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Lesia Edmondson (Isaiah) of Sherwood. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lewis Funeral Chapel Inc



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Thu

Feb 05

Visitation

Lewis Funeral Chapel
4817 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Fri

Feb 06

Funeral service

St. James Baptist Church
4916 High St, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Fri

Feb 06

Committal service

Fort Smith National Cemetery
522 Garland Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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