Brian Hinkley, a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, died peacefully in his home, November 19, 2021. He was born in Norwalk, CA to Glen Russel Hinkley and Linda Lee Detchon, on October 7, 1977. Brian was a retired veteran of the US Air Force. He was a true family man that touched so many people’s lives and took pride in serving his country. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Brian is survived by his wife of 15 years, Terah Hinkley; children: Sage Arinder, Evan Hinkley, Ian Hinkley and Andrew Hinkley; parents: Brian and Linda Phalen; siblings: Adam Phalen, Mary Phalen and Candice Phalen and her fiancé, Robin Brann; nephews: Rowan Brann and Levi Brann; brother-in-law, Trace Burks; sister-in-law, Danyel Wolinski; and nieces: Scarlett Burks and Luka Wolinski.
Brian will be laid to rest Friday, December 3, 2021 at a graveside service starting at 11:00 A.M at Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery, with full military honors.
Here's a good memory:
When I was super young, I poured a whole bottle of spritz hairspray on my head and my hair hardened like cement. I remember that it terrified me. Brian, who was probably a senior in high school at the time, helped me rinse and comb through my hair while I cried until it thoroughly washed out. He probably had better things to do, but I remember his genuine concern at his baby sister's tears. He figured it out the problem and fixed it with the compassion he carried throughout his life.
A great friend and great maintainer.
Brian was a great friend he will be missed by many.
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