Craig Steven Hinch

Craig Steven Hinch over came the world on Sunday April 10, 2011 at the age of 50.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Hailey Danielle; father William E. Hinch; paternal grandparents, Edwin Taylor Hinch and Florence Hinch; maternal grandparents, Herbert Verrett and Lucy Gussman Verrett.

He is survived by his wife Dianne Fisk Hinch; daughter, Kati Hinch of Lake Charles; two sons, Shane Keith Hinch of Lake Charles, Derek Steven Watson Hinch and wife Tiffany of Baker; his mother, Jennie Verrett Hinch of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ginger Hinch Durio, Penni Hinch Bourgeois (Joseph), Billie Jo Hinch Boyd (John) all of Lake Charles: three grandchildren, Morgan Abigail Hinch, Cole Steven Hinch, and Luke Watson Hinch.

Mr. Hinch was a highly decorated veteran of the LCPD where he received the first Chief's Award, which is the highest award a police officer can receive. He also served as a Sheriff and McNeese St. police officer and trained hundreds of Sheriff's deputies. He was accepted into the USMC. He held a doctorate in Theology.

Mr. Hinch was an altar server at 6:00AM daily Mass at St. Henry's Catholic Church and later became the youngest Eucharistic Minister at the church. He was Godfather to many nieces and nephews. The "He God" Summer Camp Program chose him as head counselor every year. He was a Boy Scout. Craig won top state for Lacassine School and St. Louis Catholic High in Science and S.S. Fairs. Many awards were won in speech and debate.

Mr. Hinch was a devoted husband, a loving grandfather and pillar of a father who spent his life in the service of others.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:00PM in Johnson Funeral Home. Father Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4PM-9PM and will continue Wednesday at 8AM until time of service.