Alfred "Bud" Hinefelt

Alfred F. “Bud” Hinefelt died on December 12, 2008 at his home, following a long illness. He was 76. He was born in Skinners Neck, Rock Hall, MD on August 28, 1932 the son of the late Alfred Edward and Tina Virginia Elburn Hinefelt. He married Patricia Lee Jeffers on December 5, 1953. Mr. Hinefelt served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Ansback, Germany, following an honorable discharge he returned home and worked on the water with his father. As a master electrician and plumber he owned and operated his own business and later had a welding business with Martin Legg. In 1965 he was employed at Ambilitor Corporation where he was foreman. In 1970 he and Jack Elburn started Variety Marine Construction where he also worked with his son, Michael. He retired in 2002. Mr. Hinefelt was an active member of the Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post #228 in Rock Hall where he served two years as Post Commander. He also belonged to the 40 & 8, was a charter member of Bay Country Moose Lodge, and a member of Rock Hall United Methodist Church. He loved woodworking and was devoted to his family. In addition to his wife of 55 years he is survived by a daughter: Sharon Lee Porter and her husband Larry Porter, Jr. of Sebring, FL, a son Michael Franklin Hinefelt and his wife Debra Mary Hinefelt of Rock Hall, three grandchildren: Heather, Jason, and Krystal, eight great grandchildren: Tabitha, Ashten, Hunter, Austin, Christopher, Savannah, Haley Marie, and Arizona. He is also survived by two sisters: Violet Baxter of Worton, MD and Pearl Bachelor of Rock Hall, MD, and a brother Gilbert E. Hinefelt of Rock Hall, MD. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Rock Hall United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM. Relatives and friends may call two hours prior to the service (12:00 – 2:00). Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers are Larry Porter Sr., Larry Porter Jr., Jack Baxter, Gilbert Hinefelt, Mark Elburn, Tim Hinefelt, and Mike Elburn. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Rock Hall United Methodist Church P. O. Box 66 Rock Hall, MD 21661 or Rock Hall Vol. Fire Company P.O. Box 577 Rock Hall, MD 21661. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home Rock Hall, MD www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Alfred "Bud" Hinefelt

August 28, 1932 - December 12, 2008