Dr. Donald Wayne Hinnant
April 2, 1950 ~ March 14, 2024
Born in:
Wilson County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dr. Donald Wayne Hinnant, 73, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Wilson Co., NC. Donald was the son of the late Wilton Clee and Eunice Boykin Hinnant. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rick B. Hinnant.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hinnant; daughter, Liberty Newberry, of Spencer, WV; son, Tyler Newberry, of Smyrna, GA; grandson, Baehr; and sister, Betty R. Hinnant of Wilmington, NC.
Dr. Hinnant retired as a neuropsychologist and was loved by his patients and colleagues. He was an avid sailor & fisherman with a deep reverence for nature.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806 or to the charity of your choice.
The family wants to thank the staff of the Elizabeth House-Four Seasons Hospice for the loving care Don and the family received.
The family plans to have a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words, Dr. Fleck. I know he thought the world of you. Don was the perfect blend of brilliance and humanity. The one great love of my life. I miss him so much.
Thank you Lori.
Mrs. Deb,
My heart aches for you and the family. You were the best nurse to be by his side through all of this. He was a lucky man. I love you and will continue to pray for you and the family ❤️
Thank you Kelli. Much love.
Condolences to family; Many people were helped by Dr. Hinnant in his career in healthcare.
Dear Debbie,
Don was a truly good man with kindness, compassion, and a wonderful sense of humor. He knew how lucky he was to have you as his wife, companion, and best friend. We will all miss him–you most of all. Please accept our sympathy and love.
Linda and James