Alvin "Pete" Hines' Obituary
Alvin “Pete” Brack Hines, 82, of Newport, formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle, NC. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Simpson Cemetery, Albemarle, NC, with Pastor Gerald Miller officiating. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Grace Baptist Church in Newport, NC.
Born June 27, 1943, in Stanly County, Pete was the son of the late John and Dorothy Hines. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and later enjoyed a fulfilling career in Law Enforcement. A man of deep faith, Pete was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church in Newport, NC, where he found great joy in fellowship and in sharing the gospel through the FBN radio network.
Pete’s greatest treasures were his faith and his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose quiet strength and steadfast devotion touched all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Florine Mills Hines; son, Edward Russell McArthur; daughter, Valorie McArthur McCray; grandchildren, Vickie Burgfeld, Warren McArthur, Keelin McArthur, and Jamie Bowers; and great-grandchildren, Hallie, Madison, Michael, Gabriel, Rain, and Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to FBN Radio, 520 Roberts Rd., Newport, NC 28570, or by phone at 800-245-9685 or 252-223-4600.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is honored to serve the Hines family.
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