Gerald Wilson "Poppy" Hinkle

November 4, 1945 - August 1, 2021

Gerald Wilson “Poppy” Hinkle, age 75, of Lynchburg went to be with his heavenly father Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born November 4, 1945, in Fayetteville, TN to the late Laura B. Spencer and Charles “Chic” Hinkle. Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his stepmother, Lucille Hinkle. The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Lynchburg Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 4 p.m. with Speaker Johnny Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Lois Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camp Joy fund, 2028 Buckeye Loop Road, Lynchburg, TN 37352. Gerald was a longtime member of County Line Church of Christ and an Advocate for Camp Joy Christian Camp. He loved to work and retired after 32 years from UPS. Gerald enjoyed spending time farming, fishing and working with horses. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gerald is survived by his wife, Patty Hinkle; son, Chris Hinkle and wife Nadene; daughter, Jennifer Luther and husband Ricky; son, Spencer Hinkle and wife Valerie; grandchildren, Jordan Manderson and wife Loren, Spencer McAlister and wife Erica, Cameron Luther, Mackenzie Luther, Lindsey Hinkle, Mason Hinkle, and Payton Luther; great-grandchildren, Lily McAlister, Noah McAlister, Mya McAlister and Grayson Manderson; and sisters, Diane Preston and Charlotte Rogers. Visit our online guestbook at lynchburgfuneralhome.com.