Andrew Reed Hines, Jr. Obituary (2001

Andrew Reed Hines Jr, 18 of Normal passed away at 1:37 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal. He was born December 3, 2001, in Normal to Andrew Reed Hines Sr. (Stacy) Normal and Alisha McCumsey Lexington. They survive. Also survived by his girlfriend Madysen Love of Bloomington, brother Dayton Junghanel, sisters Emma Junghanel, Jamiee Junghanel of Bloomington, Alyza McCumsey, Christine Embry of Lexington. Maternal Grandparents Teresa Backlund (Jeff Alexander) Lexington, and Dale McCumsey of Parnell. Paternal Grandparents Cynthia Hines in Normal, Harry Hines (LeeAnna) in Georgia. Aunt and Uncles Misty Hines King (Kenny) of Carlock, Chase McCumsey of Lexington. Niece Everleigh Embry Lexington, Nephews Liam, Owen Embry Lexington. Several cousins Michael Buesking (Jessica) Heyworth, Alanna Buesking, Mason King (Kirsten), Lindsey King all of Normal. Along with additional cousins that he adored Kota Eatman, Brodhi/Bexley Bardon, Nevaeh King, Aria King, De'Arion Ross. Andrew is preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents Clinton and Shirley Short and cousin Trenton Hines. Andrew was a gentle soul of the Christian faith. He was in the process of working towards his GED to better his future. From the being of his life, he always had a smile on his face, could light up a room with his smile, facial expressions, and laughter. His heart was bigger than life itself with love for family, friends like no other which many of his friends were his family, blood related did not matter to Andrew. Andrew was loved by so many, along with touching so many lives of others even if he didn't think so. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone that needed it, whether he had the time or not. He may not have had much, but what was his gave to everyone such as if anyone needed a place to sleep, food to eat, a place to shower, or just needed someone to talk to he was there. He enjoyed riding bikes, working on cars, fishing, playing checkers with his grandfather, playing video games, being outside in the fresh air, and just being a goofy kid, teenager to a young man. Many people may not have known that Andrew was battling depression, but he continued to put a smile on his face every day, looking to brighter, better days ahead. There will be a celebration of life for Andrew in Bloomington/Normal additional information to come on the GoFundMe page along with a private memorial later. Memorial contributions may be made to Andrew Reed Hines Jr. GoFundMe page for funeral expenses.