Charles Leon Hines, 82, died May 1, 2017. He was born July 24, 1934 in Atlanta, Texas, the son of Marie and Volney Hines. He grew up in Jefferson, Texas and lived in Big Spring for the last 45 years.He is survived by his wife, Carlene Easley Hines; three step daughters, Stephanie Carpenter and Candace Grey of Longview and Kimberly Brabbits of Kansas City, Kansas; sister, Jenny Hines Cannon and husband, Melvin; a niece Sharon Cannon Durmon and a nephew Brad Cannon all of Atlanta, Texas. He is also survived by a daughter, Lauri Hines Timmerman of Wisconsin and a granddaughter Sarah Hines Sodeman of California.He is preceded in death by a son Mark Hines.Charles was cremated and his ashes interred at the Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Abilene, Texas. Memorial services will be held at a later date.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,