Franklin Eugene “Mercman” Hines
Franklin Eugene “Mercman” Hines, 70, Wabash, died at 10:09 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at his home.
He was born Aug. 30, 1948, in Marion, to Oren Eugene and Estella Margaret (Shiveley) Hines.
He was a 1967 graduate of Fairmount High School. He married Sandra Graves in Kokomo on May 5, 2002. Mr. Hines worked for Wabash Alloys. He was a collector of life’s treasures. He enjoyed going to flea markets, rummage sales, auctions, going to car shows, racing, woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hines, Wabash; eight children: Melissa (Roger) Smith, Syracuse; Franklin (Chrissy) Hines, Jr., Jonny (Tiffani) Hines, and Adelin Adams, all of Wabash; Robert (Samantha) Graves, Stockton, Mo.; David (Pam) Graves, Fort Wayne; Everett (Sarah) Graves, Stockton; and Nathan (Sherry) Graves, South Carolina; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a sister: Cheryl (Joel) Pence, Syracuse; and brothers-in-law: David Jeffers, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and Scott (Susan) Jeffers, Bunker Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Amanda Hines; and good friend, Sherry Hines.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Chaplain Herb Hughs officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Hands of Hope.