Lawrence Thompson Hinton Jr., 86, native and lifelong resident of Amite County, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.

He was born November 27, 1936, the son of Lawrence Hinton Sr. and Lois Carraway Hinton.  Mr. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy, and was equipment operator and farmer for most of his life, and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rose Margaret Hinton; step-mother Eloise Conn Hinton; son-in-law Thomas "Tee" Harvey; and two special K-9 friends Woody and Freckles.

He is survived by three daughters Rebecca Etheridge and Rodney, Deidre Harvey, and Mary Lois Ritchie and Chan; one son Lawrence Hinton III and Amy; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson Family Cemetery on Hinton Road, officiated by Rev. Shan Van Norman.

Pallbearers are Austin Etheridge, Gabe Etheridge, Gordon Roberts, Greg Wilkinson, Gary Austin, and Ken Causey.

Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Peacock, Hal Ferguson, Ray Brown, and Harper Simmons.