Steven Dale Hinson died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at his home in McCook surrounded with loving family. He lived a full life of 51 years.

Steven was born on June 2, 1956, at Smyrna, Tenn., to Melvin and Delores (Cooper) Hinson. He graduated from Yokota High School, Yokota, Japan in 1974.

On Oct. 26, 1974, he married Theresa M. Garrido. To this union three sons were born, Michael, Bruce and Brian. He entered the U.S. Air Force on May 28, 1975. While in the service he continued his education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Georgia Military College at Milledgeville, Ga., earning a Bachelors degree in Engineering. His commitment to the service caused them to move a lot throughout the country. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1979.

After his discharge the family relocated to Longmont, Colo., where Steven started his company CMM Calibrations as a Quality Control Engineer. They moved to the McCook community in 2001 to be closer to family.

His hobbies included designing graphic airplanes for computer games. He also liked to build model airplanes and play his favorite sport of golf.

His granddaughter, Elijah Marie Hinson preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Hinson of McCook; sons, Michael Hinson and wife, Brandi, Bruce Hinson and wife, Teraysa, and Brian Hinson, all of McCook; his parents; one brother, Bobby Hinson of Merced, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren, Megan, Carissa, David, Noah, Azreail, Hailey, Marc, Justice, Anthony, Lily, Rose and Destiny; and one great-granddaughter, Evie.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Friends may sign his book at the funeral home during business hours. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carpenterbreland.com

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, 11 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. A private family inurnment will be at a later time.

Our dad was something special, quick to help someone in need, always standing up for his family and preaching the word of God everywhere he went. He is loved and missed and will never be forgotten.

Steven Dale Hinson was truly a one of a kind loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be greatly missed. We love you Dad.

The Hinson Boys