William "Billy" Hines Obituary (1948 - 2024)

Billy Hines, 75, of Stanford, KY passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born on October 1, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, KY to the late William Raymond “Ray” Hines and Jewell Taylor Hines. Billy was more than a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; a man who was full of kindness and compassion. Billy was never one to shy away from helping anyone in need, his generosity and selfless nature made him an inspiration for so many people. He was a hard worker, dedicating his life to being a farmer, a profession he loved and cherished. Billy was a committed member of the Stanford Church of Christ. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he found joy and purpose in attending services and engaging with his church community. His hobbies included playing cards and rummy, but his favorite pastime was spending quality time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who he loved dearly. Survivors include his loving wife, Sylvia Flannery Hines of Stanford; two sons, William Steven Hines (Sandy) of Stanford and Jason Lee Hines of Stanford; one sister, Brenda Brown; three grandchildren, Reshawna Hines, Nikki Taylor and Kim Cutter; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Jewell Hines; three brothers, Gary Wayne Hines, Everett Ray Hines and Darrell Lee Hines; and a grandson, Bobby Cutter. A one-day service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Shelby Roy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY. Active pallbearers are Keith Hines, Johnny Hines, William Brown, Arlis Brown, James Gooch, Parker Berry, Colton Denny and Huner Atkins. Billy's life was a testament to the enduring power of kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. His legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him. We invite you to share your memories and photos of Billy, and to celebrate his extraordinary life, on his memorial page.