William Hinds

God knew you were tired and said come with me. We know he only takes the best. You left us with wonderful memories and your love will continue to guide us. You will be in our hearts forever. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. A resident of Baton Rouge for 54 years, he died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at his home. He was 62 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Gail Hinds; daughter, Angie Hinds; son, Charles Metrailer III and wife Beth; two sisters, Joyce Collignon and husband Mike, and Sheila Boxill and husband Steve; two brothers, Don Hinds and wife Jeri, and Jon Hinds and Tammy Feldman; three grandchildren, Lauren, Katie and Emily Metrailer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Catherine Loy; maternal grandfather, Ocle Loy; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Grubbs; mother, Gwen Hinds; uncle and aunt, Clarence and Viva Tidwell. Pallbearers will be Charles Metrailer III, Don Hinds, Jon Hinds, Steve Boxill, Brad Boxill and Scott Barnes. He loved fishing and was a member of the Pelican Bass Club. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School. Memorial donations can be made to ALS Association Louisiana Chapter, P.O. Box 66825, Baton Rouge, LA 70896 or Cardinal Hospice, 11745 Bricksome Ave., Suite A-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
58pm 110608 910am

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, November 6, 2008
10am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

ALS Association
PO Box 66825
Baton Rouge, LA  70896

Cardinal Hospice
11745 Bricksome Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA  70816