CENTERTOWN, Ky. — Charles Ray “Bubby” Hines, 79, of Centertown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1945, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to the late Joe Bennett Hines and Mary Francis Moorman Hines.
Bubby was a retired coal miner working for Pyro and Peabody. He was a member of Rockport Baptist Church, loved fishing, gardening and UK basketball. He served in the United States Marine Corps. After discharge he received his bachelor’s degree from Campbellsville University. He returned to Ohio County and McLean County as a teacher and coach.
Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life for 49 years, Susan Taylor Hines; sisters, Diane Albin and Sue Smith; sister-in-law, Linda Hines; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Taylor and Junior Taylor; and his very special dog, Boo.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, four children, Christa (Matt) Mattingly, of Owensboro, Kentucky, Shannon Hines, of Owensboro, Jordan (Erin) Hines, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Joel Hines, of Yakima, Washington; five grandchildren, Logan, Jenna (Zach), Gracelyn, Otis, and Ira; first great-granddaughter on the way; brother, Larry Hines; in-laws, Iva (Jan) Embry and Anthony (Laura) Taylor, Cheryl (Jonny) Shrewsbury and Lawana (Jeff) Nauman; and several nieces and nephews, as well as several lifelong friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Charles Ray “Bubby” Hines by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.
