William Hinkley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Hinkley (Toledo, Ohio), born in Lansing, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on January 7, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry William's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May William's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Harrison Hinkley, Sr. and Jayne Laurent Hinkley. He is survived by: his wife Kathryn Schlitz Hinkley; his daughter Krystal Cara Hinkley; his stepsons, Colin Daniel Langford and Christopher Louis Langford; his daughter-in-law Dr. Cheryl Xue Dong; his grandson Alexander Woden Langford; his siblings, Hilary Hinkley Blalock (Chad Blalock), James Hinkley and Robert "Bob" Harrison Hinkley II; his niece Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Hinkley; and his nephew Robert Harrison Hinkley III (Rob).