David B. Hinton

David B. Hinton, 70, of rural Hiawatha, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 24, 2026, with family by his side.

David was born December 22, 1955, the second to the youngest child of Bruce and Marcelle Forney Hinton. David met Suzy Albee and became high school sweethearts and were married in 1975. After graduating from Hiawatha High School in 1974, David farmed his whole life till retiring in 2021 after a stroke.

He served on the Brown-Atchison Electric board for 33 years.

David loved to go bird hunting with his buddy Jim and spend time with his brother-in-law Earl. He also enjoyed hosting get togethers in his back yard oasis that David had built.

David and Suzy had 2 wonderful children Mandy and Paul. He enjoyed the kids’ activities and never missed an event. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

David is survived by his wife loving wife Suzy, his daughter Mandy Simpson and husband Dan, son Paul Hinton and wife Tammy. He was proud grandfather to Joey Simpson and wife Jaelyn, Howard Hinton, Abby Hinton and her daughter Eva Hinton, Cole Hinton and his wife Alessia and last but not least ‘the boys’ Brad Hinton and Brody Simpson.

His siblings are Marcia Schwartz (Hank), Robert Hinton (Melissa), Phil Hinton (Barb), Elaine Schwartz (Ron), Jerry Hinton (Melanie), Roger Hinton (Karen), Joyce Twombly (Earl), and Brian Hinton. He also two brothers-in-law: Stan Albee (Julie), and Steve Albee (Mary).

Cremation is planned with a private family service at Hiawatha Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Brown County Cemetery District #14, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434, who is assisting the family with arrangements.

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