The Daily Oklahoman 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
May 3, 2009

Miles W. Hinds Jr., 67, was born at Fort Snelling, MN, on June 20, 1941. He passed away on May 2, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He married Ingrid (Knabe) Hinds on 2 July 1965, in Geislingen/Steige, Germany.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Isabel and Miles W. Hinds Sr. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ingrid Hinds, and two children: daughter, Bridgit Hinds Daniels (husband Barry), son, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hinds (wife Shelly); 3 grandchildren, Kacey Masterson, Jason Daniels, and Macy Hinds; and one great-grandchild, Brooke Masterson; and 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Miles served his government for 41 years with dedicated, self-less service. He served in the USMC from 1958 to 1962 and then in the USAF from 1962 until his retirement in 1979. His military career was spent as a radio relay equipment technician/specialist. He served in the Far East, Germany, Florida, the Netherlands, Italy, and Tinker AFB, where he retired. During the 1976 presidential campaign, Miles supported the protective mission of the United States Secret Service by providing vital communication support. He then worked for the FAA flight inspection office in Oklahoma City and Germany for 20 years, from 1980 to 2001, traveling the world to ensure the aviation flight approaches were safe for use. Miles received numerous achievement awards during his distinguished military and FAA career. Following his retirement, he worked for Heath Consultants and SM&P as a utility locator, and then for Trochta�s flowers. Miles enjoyed bowling, reading, golf, fishing, and traveling. Miles was a truly giving person, never selfish and always looking after his wife and family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 5th, at 2 pm, at Candlewood Chapel, under the direction of Ford Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham. October 2026. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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