Robert G. Hinkley

Robert G. Hinkley, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at home in Kearny, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ on Thursday, May 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday morning, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Lillian Ramos, officiating. Interment will be held on Saturday morning, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. in Nicholson Cemetery, Nicholson, PA. Joseph E. Frobisher Post 99, American Legion service Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Born in Jersey City, NJ Bob was a lifelong resident of Kearny.

He served in the Unites States Army during the Korean War from 1953 until 1956.

He was a General Contractor and later ran Bob Hinkley's Lawn Service for many years. Later on, he worked for the Kearny Post Office.

Mr. Hinkley was a proud active member of the Joseph E. Frobisher Post, 99 American Legion in Kearny serving as Post Commander from 1987 until 1990 and County Commander in 2000. He also was a member of the “40-8” Club. This organization derives its name from the French Army box cars used to transport American soldiers to the western front during World War I. Each car had “40-8” stenciled on the side which meant that it could carry 40 men or 8 horses. Bob maintained a replica locomotive engine for the 40-8 Club which he took to Veteran parades throughout the state for many years

Robert was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Kearny for well over fifty years and served as a Deacon on the Facility Committee and was Finance Auditor as well as a Trustee.

He is survived by his children, Thomas Hinkley and his wife, Joanne and Lynda Hinkley and her life partner, William Kirchoff. He was the grandfather of Evan and Neil Cratz and great-grandfather of Juniper and Cillian Cratz.

Mr. Hinkley was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jane (Layton) Hinkley and three sisters, Mary Andrews, Kay Brodie, and Beatrice Shurr.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to First Baptist Church of Kearny.

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