Freddie Kent Hines

Dr. Freddie Kent Hines (Fred), our cherished uncle and friend, passed away in his home in Adamstown, Md. on April 21, 2022 at the age of 81 with his loving family and friends by his side. Fred, born on August 8, 1940 in Stephens County Oklahoma was one of twelve children born to Fred Hines and Maude Hazel Monds Hines. Upon graduating from Duncan High School in 1958, Fred went on to attend his beloved Oklahoma State University where he made many lifelong friends. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education in 1962. He went on to receive both his Master’s Degree in 1965 and his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1970 in Agricultural Economics from OSU while working as a research assistant. Fred served as an Agricultural Economist with the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service in Washington, DC where he published many papers and received much notoriety until his retirement in 1994.

Fred enjoyed reading, history, collecting art & antiques, genealogy, walks with family & friends along the Potomac River C&O Canal, and especially his restorations of the “Old Snouffer Farm House” and three others near Adamstown in Frederick County, MD.

For the last 40 years, Fred and Tom Vernon have been involved in farming in the Tuscarora-Adamstown area. They have been instrumental in the mentoring and support of young farmers in the area. Additionally, they proudly participated in the Farmland Preservation Program, ensuring the preservation of over 1300 acres of farmland. They recently completed restoration of the historical Benjamin John Snouffer house on New Design Rd. Knowing the importance of agriculture, Fred was very proud of their involvement in farming and their contribution to the development and preservation of agricultural lands in Frederick County.

Fred is survived by two sisters; Freda Hines Sharp of Three Rivers, CA  and Cathy Hines DeRoin and husband, Logan of Broken Arrow, OK; sister-in-law, Mary Etienne-Vernon, Shrewsbury, MA; many nieces & nephews and close friends including Jon & Lori Sewell, Zoila Quintanilla and Enrique Montenegro, and Ray & Nancy Kisner, all of the Tuscarora, MD area. Fred also leaves behind Tom’s Niece, Michelle L. Chunis of Millbury, MA.

Fred was predeceased by his partner of 46 years, Cyril Thomas (Tom) Vernon; his parents, Fred & Maude Hines; his brother & sister-in-law with whom he was raised,Troy K. & Jessie Hines, Marlow, OK; sisters, Lois Hines Whatley and Sue Hines Ross both of Duncan, OK;  Vivie Hines Selph, Florence, SC; Betty Hines Chitwood, Casper, WY; brothers, Loyd Hines, Don Hines, M.T. Hines and J.W. Hines all of Duncan, OK.

Fred’s remembrance will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made to the university he so loved through the Oklahoma State University Foundation at secure.osugiving.com or to a charity of your choice.