John Paul Hinson, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on February 9, 1931, son to the late John Alonzo Hinson and Eulalia Little Hinson. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Hinson, Steve Hinson, Victor Hinson, and sister, Beatrice Parker.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112, with interment to follow at Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Service. At other times, the family will be meeting at 1717 Sikes Mill Rd. Monroe, NC 28110.

John is survived by his significant other, Carol Faulkenberry, daughter, Teresa Clippard, and grandson, Carlton Clippard, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church C/O Brian Hinson, 1360 Sikes Mill Rd. Monroe, NC 28110.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is honored to be entrusted to care for the Hinson Family.