Industry saddened by the passing of Mike Hinson

The asphalt pavement industry in California was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Hinson, a longtime fixture at CalAPA events, particularly the golf tournaments.

Memorial services were held in Raleigh, N.C. for Hinson, 56, who passed away at his North Carolina home, where he recently re-located from the West Coast.He was wellknown in asphalt pavement circles in California for his expertise in asphalt paving equipment, and even picked up the nickname "Hollywood" by some for his charismatic personality.

Michael Scott Hinson was born Jan. 30, 1966, in Richmond County, N.C., and was the son of the late Jerry Wells Hinson and Julia Mae Baker Hinson. He was a 1984 graduate of Anson High School and served in the United States Navy. He grew up attending Gum Springs Baptist Church in Lilesville.

He worked for many years in Construction Management and Highway Equipment Sales. He worked with Caterpillar and was most recently working with Hill’s Machinery in Raleigh.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Bradley Hinson of Phoenix, Ariz.; his sons, Chuck Hinson and fiancé, Nick Neighbors of Asheboro, and Christian Hinson and wife, Carly of Apex; his brothers and sister, Jeff Hinson of Lilesville, Mary Lynn Hinson of Charlotte, and David Hinson and wife, Angie of Concord; his aunt, Nancy Adcock of Laurinburg, and his extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.