Arthur Hinkle, age 76, of Tazewell, Tennessee, formerly of Knox County, died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at his home.
He was a son of the late Peter and Nancy Bell Mills Hinkle, born to them on June 23, 1938 at Hammond in Knox County.

Arthur retired from General Motors, and was an adopted Member of the Oakdale Baptist Church.

On September 28, 2002, he united in marriage with Betty Jane Presley.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Peter and Nancy Bell Mills Hinkle; his infant brother: Johnny Hinkle; his sister: Gracie Hinkle Fortney; and by a brother-in-law: George Fortney.

His is survived by his loving family: his wife: Betty Jane Hinkle of Tazewell, Tennessee.
His children: Johnny Ray Hinkle, Crystal Kennamer, and Tracy O'Brien and husband, Bill all of McMinnville, Tennessee.
His four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
His brothers and sister: William Hinkle and wife, Mahala of Flat Lick; Gustie Hinkle of Corbin; and Landon Hinkle and wife, Linda of Corbin; and several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and loving friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Arthur Hinkle will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Miracle officiating.
Burial will follow in the Huston Broughton Cemetery at Roadfork in Knox County.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur's Camping Friends and Church Friends.

The Hinkle family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home after 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, and after 9:00 am on Wednesday until the funeral hour.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.