Robert J. (Bob) Hinchee

Robert J. “Bob” Hinchee, 86, of Weirton, passed away on January 3, 2020, at the Weirton Medical Center. A son of the late James and Olive Saffle Hinchee, Robert, was born on September 25, 1933, in Holidays Cove, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly F. (Mentzer) Hinchee on July 2, 1987; a daughter, Carolyn Cattrell on January 9, 2004; two brothers, Roy Dean and Carl Hinchee; and his grandparents, William E. and Celestial (Garst) Hinchee and Charles and Minnie (Hopper) Saffle. Bob retired after 42 years from Weirton Steel, where he worked as a mechanic in the Tin Mill. He volunteered his time as a Life Member and Captain of the Weirton Heights Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church and often would visit along with his pastor Bill Stout, the church members that were homebound, in nursing homes and hospitals. He was also a member of the IOOF and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He loved going to sporting events and traveling with the Four Score Seniors and his brother in law Leonard. Around his home, he enjoyed taking care of his gigantic garden. He will be remembered with love by his son, Robert “Bob” Hinchee, his daughter, Karen Griffith, his grandchildren, Anthony Griffith, Heather Cattrell, Matthew and Miranda Leigh Hinchee; his brothers, Richard and Gary (Joyce)Hinchee. Visitation will be Tuesday 1-3 and 5-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV Additional visitation will be 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM Wednesday at the Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church 121 Ivy Ln, Weirton, WV. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com