Richard R. Hindman, age 65, of Fairmount, IN, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN. Mr. Hindman retired June 2009 from Madison-Grant United School Corporation where he was assistant to the superintendent. He also had served as Principal of Madison-Grant Junior High and Park Elementary Schools. He was former coach of the Culver Military School track team.
He was a graduate of Argos High School, received his Bachelor's of Elementary Education and Master's of Administration from Ball State University, Muncie. IN
He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Indiana Principal's Association and Hoosier Educator's Computer Coordinators. Also he was a member of the Quarter Scale Car Association.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, RC quarter scale car racing, going to Friday night racing at Gas City Speedway, and Indy car open wheel racing. He enjoyed reading and anything to do with electronics and computers. He enjoyed working with lead and stained and beveled glass having designed and repaired windows for Citizens Exchange Bank and Armes-Hunt Funeral Home.
Growing up he was active in playing sports.
He wasborn May 30, 1945 at Rushville, IL. He was the son of the late Clifford Hindman and the late Doris (Reynolds) Hindman,
He is survived by his wife: Rebecca (Hoffman) Hindman, and they were married June 24, 1967, Also surviving Sons: Cameron (Jennifer) Hindman, Windfall, IN,
Colin (Dawn) Hindman, Lake Orion, MI, Tyler Hindman, Indianapolis, IN, Brother: Barry E. (Diane) Hindman, Indianapolis, IN. Grandchildren: Cale and Conner Hindman and Olivia and Grant Hindman.
He was preceded in death by a son Christian S. Hindman.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 31, 2010. A Memorial service will be at Armes-Hunt Funeral Home at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 1, 2010, . Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, 4770 S Emerson Ave # C, Indianapolis, IN 46203-5967 or may be made at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com