Donald M. Hines Jr. passed away November 26th comfortably at home surrounded by family and friends.Don served in the Army US Special Forces 1967-1968 9th Infantry Division Long Range Reconnais Patrol/LLRP. Served in Bear Cat-Dong Tam Tan An-Meto.Survived by his wife Nancy Webb-Hines, two daughters Cheri Hasslinger (Craig) and Kelly Thomas (Anthony), grandchildren Matthew Skirka, Samantha El-Gordon, Lola Grace Thomas, and Anthony Thomas, brother Mark Hines (Pam), Stephanie Lapin-Whitelock (Bob), Leslie Moenius, and Erin Hines, two nephews, two nieces, and two great nephews. Donald is preceeded in death by his parents Donald M. Hines Sr. and Anita Gunzelman Hines.Don enjoyed playing pool and golf and adored his pet cats.The family has requested in lieu of flowers all donations be sent to:S.P.C.A.7734 Congress St.New Port Richey, FL 34653orH.P.H. Hospice12107 Majestic BlvdHudson, FL 34667A visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home, 14411 US Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525 on Wednesday December 3rd from 10:00 to 11:00 with a memorial service at 11:00. Interment will follow immediately after at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with military honors.