Edward (Eddie) Newlin Hinkle, 97, of Foreman, AR, passed away September 14, 2025, at St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, TX.  Born August 15, 1928, in Powhattan, KS, son of George Blane and Della Faye (Newlin) Hinkle.

Eddie graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Mobil Pipeline Company, the last three years of his employment were spent working in Saudia Arabia before taking an early retirement at the age of 55. Eddie was a member of the American Legion Post #282 in Wetmore, KS and recently joined the American Legion Post #488 in New Boston, TX. Eddie was a tinkerer of all things, avid fisherman, and traveler of the world. He was known as Papa not only to his grandkids and great grandkids, but by many friends and family.

Eddie was married to Georgia Jean Tolliver on December 29, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2024, after 72 years of marriage. Eddie is also preceded in death by his parents, Blane & Della Hinkle, one son Monty Lee Hinkle, one daughter Diana Lynn Hinkle Gary, two brothers Jewel Hinkle and Merrill Hinkle, and one granddaughter Stephanie Ann Sigle.

Left to cherish Eddie's memory is his daughter Cindy and husband Gary Sigle of Foreman, AR, and one sister Laura Autrey of Topeka, KS. Two grandchildren Lacy and husband Tyler Cranor of Foreman, AR and Scott and wife Kristy Sigle of Texarkana, AR. Three great grandchildren, Cooper (12) and Stella (9) McElhannon and Henry Sigle (3). Along with several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Inurnment will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Wetmore Cemetery with military honors. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of local arrangements.