Charles "Bob" Hines

Charles “Bob” Hines, 84, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah, surrounded by his devoted wife, Jane, and loving family members.

A proud Vanderbilt University graduate, Bob earned a scholarship in Chemical Engineering and was one of the five starters on the university’s basketball team. He enjoyed a long career with USEC before retiring. For two and a half years, he and Jane traveled together while working for Toby Tours. Deeply active in the Benton Church of Christ, Bob led many enjoyable trips for seniors, drove a school bus for Marshall County for ten years—including the last three years transporting children with special needs, a role he cherished—and taught the GED program through the Adult Learning Center for five years, helping numerous students earn their diplomas. He was a member of the Benton Church of Christ and the Beekeepers Organization, and a former member of the Calvert City Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Vasseur Green Hines; son, Kelly Hines (Rachel); daughter, Dawn Oden (Roger); grandson, Zack Oden and Wesley Hines; granddaughter, Alexis Hines; stepson, Randy Green (Beth); stepdaughter, Michelle David; step-grandson, Jesse Green (Teri), Seth Rickard (Megan), Tanner Rickard (Morgan); step-granddaughter, Rebecca Baker (Garth), Randi Knight (Vince), Laura Jones (Andrew); 12 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Kirkpatrick (Al); brother, Doug Hines (Cathy); and nieces, Lisa, Cary and Kim. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Daisy Hines, and granddaughter, Erin Hines.