Kenneth was born August 3, 1954, the seventh of eleven children, in Temple, Texas to Ernest and Marjorie Hinze. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1972 and recently retired from the building industry.  Kenneth's greatest joy was the time spent with his grandson, Taven. 

Kenneth joins his parents, brother (Ernest “Buddy” Hinze), sister (Shirley Smith), and nieces (Jennifer and Cheyenne) in heaven. He is survived by his children Kyle and Lacey; grandson, Taven; siblings Pat Mangum, Sharon (Don) Hooker, Dwayne (Susan) Hinze, Leslie (Patti) Hinze, Gary (Juli) Hinze, Edra (Randy) Bierschwale, Terry (Nancy) Hinze and Alan Hinze; in-laws Sue Hinze and Kelley Smith and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He is also survived by his first love, Pamela Gulley. The family is very grateful for the happy times they shared.  He was truly blessed and is greatly missed.