Philip Lyle

Hincks

Philip Lyle Hincks passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023 with his daughter by his side. Philip was born March 26th 1948 to Doris and Lyle Hincks, the last of three children. Philip having grown up around airplanes as his father was a pilot for TWA, had a deep seated love for flying and worked to get his pilots license. After graduating from Oklahoma University with a degree in business and marketing, he worked for TWA as a Director of Customer Service  and met the love of his life Sandra Sue Staten during one of many emergency training exercises for the airline. He quite literally swept her off her feet and into the rescue boat. They had a once in a lifetime love and were devoted and inseparable. Philip and Sandra married August 4th, 1973 at Sandra's parent's home in Tryon, Oklahoma and Phil continued to work for TWA until their daughter, Heather Hope was born July 1976. Fatherhood sat well on Philip and he cherished this new role. His son Philip Clayton was born February 1979 and Philip decided to take jobs closer to home to be closer to his growing family. He became a private pilot and flew for Rio Airline based in Wichita Falls, Texas until he was hired as Chief Pilot for Lagere and Walkingstick Insurance Company based in Chandler Oklahoma to be closer and spend time with his growing children. His wife Sandy always kept the home fires lit for his return from a flight. In 1992 Philip and Sandy loaded up their children and menagerie of pets to move from Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wichita Falls, Texas to embark on a new adventure as the owners/operators of Mr Gatti's Pizza where they became extended family and sometimes surrogate parents to their employees. After the restaurant closed Philip went on to work a contract position at T-Squared at Shephard Air Force Base where he met many people and friends. Philip had a larger than life personality and was the lifeline for his family. In October 2001 his grandson Hayden Philip was born and he enjoyed the grandfather life and became the father figure for his young grandson. They were often found riding the lawnmower together, swimming in the pool, or watching movies together. Philip took the brave job of teaching his grandson to learn to drive. They adored each other and often went out to lunch. In April 2012 the only granddaughter was born Tinsley Sloan. Once again stepping into the grandfather role he enjoyed spending time with her and listening to her stories about school and life. He had a deep love of all animals and was often donating to various animal causes. He could never say no when one of his children would bring home a stray dog or cat. As his children grew into adulthood, his pets became his children and coworkers and family alike were regaled with tales of his pets antics. On Saturdays he was often found watching OU Sooner football and commenting on the blindness of the referees. He loved life and lived it to the fullest but having lost his soulmate in August of 2011 he had grown weary and was missing his wife.

He was predeceased by his parents Doris and Lyle Hincks, Wife and Soulmate Sandra Hincks.

Left to cherish his memory is his children, Heather Fernandez and husband Dino; Clayton Hincks, grandchildren Hayden Hincks and Tinsley Hincks. His best friend and sister Sandra Spellman and adopted brother Fred Spellman (so much more than a brother in law), his sister Marilyn Pearce; his loves Pebbles, Gemma, Ziva, Athena, JJ, Lil Bit, and Fluffy and various nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Daddy, you took the color from our world, but we take comfort in knowing you are wrapped in mama's arms once again. This isn't goodbye, but as we often said, see you later.