Jerry Thomas Hinchee, 77, of 1014 Dale Street, Staunton, Virginia, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his home.

Born February 4, 1938, in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rufus Charles Hinchee and Verna Virginia (Morrison) Hinchee.

A 1956 graduate of Beaver High School, in Bluefield, WV, and Concord College, in Athens, WV, he held a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathematics. After 33 years of service, he retired from Westinghouse Electric/AAF-McQuay, Inc., where he was Operations Controller from 1978 until his retirement in 1995. For several years after retirement, he was self-employed as a consultant in Inventory Management and Control.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rufus Charles Hinchee, Jr. and a brother-in-law, William Bundy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy W. Hinchee, a daughter, Katherine H. Knicely, a son, Matthew T. Hinchee, a sister, Frances H. Bundy, four nieces, a nephew, and five grandchildren: Ryan Thomas Knicely, Elizabeth Wren Knicely, Taylor Samuel Knicely, Kasey Alexis Hinchee, and Krysten Marie Hinchee. His family will forever hold him in their hearts.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Kennedy, Jamee Conner, Amanda Bunch, and Dr. Shanique Palmer for their kindness and comfort during Mr. Hinchees illness.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of his life and a sharing of memories on Sunday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Katherine Knicely, 728 Bull Run, Staunton, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his memory to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Post Office Box 937, Verona, VA 24482.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.