William ‘Skip’ Hinrichs

William (Skip) Hinrichs, 74, of Ridgedale, Mo., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife Sherri and devoted son Chris, secure in the knowledge that he was leaving this earthly life to be with Jesus.

Born on Aug. 21, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, Skip was the son of the late Paul A. and Pauline (Polly) Hinrichs. Also preceding him in death was a loving sister, Paula Ann Kearbey.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherri of the home; son Chris Hinrichs and wife Heather; grandsons, Carson and Kinder Hinrichs, Spencer and wife Allie Hinrichs; and great-grandson Atticus Hinrichs, all of Harrison, Ark.; brothers, Paul D. Hinrichs and wife Pat of Union, Mo., Linc Hinrichs and wife Sue of Sioux City, Iowa; brother-in law, Mike Kearbey; and a host of other family members and many special friends. Dearly loved by so many, he will be sadly missed.

An outdoor funeral service with military honors is being hosted by the First Church of God in Poplar Bluff, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1. Participants will stay seated in their parked vehicles and the service will broadcast live over their radios. A brief graveside service for the immediate family only will be held immediately following the funeral. Interment will be at City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. The family has asked that memorial remembrances be sent to the First Church of God, 3482 S. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901.

A full obituary is available on the Cotrell Funeral Service website: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com .