Harry J. Hinkle, 88, of Barnesville died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville.  He was born in Bethesda on September 13, 1924 to the late Harry and Inez (Conard) Hinkle.

Harry was a real patriot.   He was a veteran of the Army where he served as a Tech Sergeant from 1943-1946 and was a POW of WWII for 8 months in Germany.

He worked at Cheffy Drugs for many years and worked part-time selling insurance.  He later owned Hinkle Insurance of Barnesville.

He was a member of the Barnesville First Presbyterian Church, Past  President and Secretary of the Rotary, American Legion, VFW, Bethesda Sportsmens' Club, Shriners of Wheeling and the Masonic Lodge where he is a 32 ^nd degree Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Bruster Hinkle; 2 brothers: Algus and Earl; and 3 sisters: Zella, Lucille and Betty.

He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Hinkle of St. Clairsville; sister, Bernie Zeller of Eustice, FL; many loving nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Fran Schoolcraft and Joe Lynn.

Harry is also survived by his special friend of 14 years, Carol Snopel and her family, especially her great-grandchildren, who have brought Harry great joy.  His sense of humor and story telling will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio.  Services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00am with and Rev. Mike Mistic officiating.  Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Bethesda, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnesville Library.