Johnnie Hines

Johnnie “John-lee” Lee Hines, 63, received his wings on Friday, November 17, 2023, in New Haven surrounded by his loving wife and his two devoted children. Johnnie was born on November 13, 1960, in Wilson, North Carolina to Beatrice Mcneil Hines and Theodore Roosevelt Hines, Sr. He was the third youngest of eight siblings, four boys and four girls. He grew up in New Haven, CT and attended James Hillhouse High School, graduating in 1979. In his early years, he worked alongside his father and brother in the construction businesses TR Hines & Son. He later went on to work at Yale New Haven Hospital for over 42 years. Johnnie enjoyed traveling, fishing, casinos, football (Steelers), and most of all his family and friends. Out of all the trips he has taken his favorite was Hawaii, he loved the black sand beaches and scenery, it brought him peace. If you know Johnnie, then you know how much he would make you laugh no matter what is coming out of his mouth. He loved telling jokes, making people laugh, and helping everyone; those are some of his blessed attributes to give to others. Everyone knew how much he loved the Steelers and bragging on how good they are, while putting down his brother’s team, the Dallas Cowboys. Johnnie’s love journey started with Jacqueline Blackmon on June 20, 1974. They later married on August 31, 1984, in New Haven, CT. They have been married 39 years and soulmates for 49 years. Through this marriage they were blessed with two children Jayson Hines and Jacquelyn Hines. Johnnie will be greatly missed by his wife Jacqueline Hines; his son Jayson Hines; daughter Jacquelyn Hines aka (Leeann); and his dog Jeronimo. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Linda Hines, Ola Yvonne Spann, Ronnie (Cythina) Hines, Barbara (Roy) Richardson, New Haven, CT and Roberta Hines Hamden, CT; god-brother Tyron (Sheena) Adams New Haven, CT; god-sister Paula Owens; god-daughter Tia Owens, West Haven, CT; sisters-in-law Gladys Blackmon, Cleveland, OH, Alice Burney, New Haven, CT and Ethel (Kenyatta) Harris, Windsor, CT; brother-in-law Barry (Stephanie) Martin, New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Johnnie is predeceased by his parents Beatrice and Theodore Roosevelt Hines Sr; and brothers, Theodore Roosevelt Hines Jr. and Leonard Hines, Sr.

Johnnie Hines

November 13, 1960 - November 17, 2023