Wayne Hines, 79, of Florence, passed away January 4, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was retired from the Lauderdale County Road Department and was a long-time member and elder at Stutts Road Church of Christ. Anyone that knew Dad knows how much he loved visiting and talking with family and friends. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. Wayne enjoyed watching and attending sporting events, but his favorite hobby was any and everything that involved his grandchildren – Kirby, Jordan and Lizzie. He was their biggest supporter and rarely missed any of their events. Survivors include: Wife: Becky Hines Sons: Bengie Hines (Tana) & Jamison Hines (Jamie) Grandchildren: Kirby, Jordan & Lizzie Hines Step-grandchildren: Whitney Swan (Bob) & Matt Phillips (Katelyn) Step-great grandchildren: Hadley & Beau Swan, John Connor & Iva Phillips Sister: Jayne Dial Sisters-in-law: Shirley Hines & Sherry Hinson Brothers-in-law: Don Green & Ron Reynnells Preceded in death by: Parents: T.L. “Red” & Wylodean Hines Brothers: Leon Hines, David Hines & Dewayne Hines Brothers-in-law: Donnie Dial & Paul Hinson Sisters-in-law: Dean Reynnells & Louann Green Nephews: Marlin Hines & Jamie Burks Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:00 – 8:00pm, at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00pm, in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Tim Grigsby & Bro. Greg Dial officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Kirby Hines, Jordan Hines, Jared Hines, Kelvin Green, Brent Green, Heath Hinson, Dale Gist & Jimmy Hollis. Honorary pallbearers will be: Bobby Thomas, Tommy Brown, Dan Beavers, Thomas Wallace, John Harder, Leon Kennedy, Lambert Springer, Kenneth Rogers & Johnny Shaw. The family would like to especially thank the cardiac care unit and the intensive care unit at North Alabama Medical Center.
