Johnie Albert Hines, 77, of Lexington Park, MD died March 16, 2008, at his Residence. Born Jan. 3, 1931, in LaGrange, Georgia, he was the son of the late Roy Dewey Hines and Hattie Burgess Hines. He served 23 years in U.S. Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer, followed by 17 years of service at Grumman Corporation as a structural engineer. Johnie also loved to play bingo and was a talented furniture maker.

He is survived by his wife, Violet Mary Hines of Lexington Park; and his children, Gerald Skalby of Canada, Daniel Skalby of Lusby, Md., Robin Little of California, Md., Roy Hines of Lexington Park, Md., Teresa Pace of California, Md., and Peggy Hines of Austin, Tx.; step-children, Debbie Gonzalez of Clinton, Md., and Eddie Keister of Lexington Park, Md. Nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Hines' Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD on Friday, March 21st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.