Byron H. Hinson, age 85, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Hinson was an army veteran of World War II and a retired professor of South Georgia College. Mr. Hinson was also a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, Douglas, GA with Burial following in the Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Helena, GA. Survivors include: wife: Myrtice S. Hinson, Douglas, GA; daughters: Catherine Burrell, Lavonia, GA, Cynthia Caffee, Sandersville, GA; brother: Harry Hinson, Andalusia, AL; sisters: Helen Rice and Pat Miller, Ontario. CA; granddaughter, Michele Cowan, Mobile, AL; great grandchildren: Jacob Cowan and Sydney Cowan, Mobile, AL. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.