Lennie Gerald Hines

Lennie G. “Jerry” Hines 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday February 22, 2025.

He was was born November 7, 1941, to the late Loren and Olive Hines. Jerry was a simple, hardworking man who loved his family very much.

Jerry graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1961. He then went on to graduate from Danville Community College.

He was an Airforce veteran and met his wife in Omaha, Nebraska where he was stationed. Jerry was an electrician and retired from GSA in Kansas City.

Jerry enjoyed tracing his family tree and kept in touch with friends, and helped organize reunions.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Olive Hines; a brother, Bobby Joe Hines; sisters-in-law’s, Nancy Stark, Linda Hines, and Janice Leath; and brother-in-law, Danny Stark.

Jerry is survived by, his wife of 60 years, Diane J. Stark Hines; daughter, Stephanie E. Hines; of Kansas City, Missouri; siblings, John R. Hines of Anna, Il, Debby Hines Kent (Ron), of Jonesboro, Il; James A. “Jim” Hines of Anna; sister-in-law, C. Dianne Hines, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jerry will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.