We are saddened to learn of the recent death of GCI pastor Larry Hinkle’s 19-year-old grandson Coty. Coty’s mother Christi sent this moving report:
Coty’s bowels quit working and the rest of his body continued to shut down over a period of 24 hours. There was nothing that could have been done to save him. The doctors tried to stabilize him for surgery, but while doing so, he waved his hand as if to say “goodbye.” I held his hand while everyone rushed in to do CPR. I told him I loved him and just waited. They turned off the life-support machines and God took Coty home. His father and I were with him as he passed. To everything there is a season, a time and place under heaven. Coty’s season here lasted 19 years and now his season in heaven has begun.
Larry reported that his grandson was a special needs child who suffered from a rare genetic disease. Unable to walk on his own, and communicating only through a communication device, he was dependent on his mother Christi to be for him the hands and feet of Jesus. She faithfully and even joyfully took care of Coty for 19 years. Larry commented: “There was special spirit-to-spirit communication between them that only a God-given mother’s love could engender and cultivate. Coty accepted Jesus into his life at a GCI camp, and now we look forward to the reunion that awaits us in glory.”
Cards to Larry, his wife Joanne and to Christi may be sent to:
Larry Hinkle10141 NW 23rd Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065-4845
Dearest Larry and Joann and Christi
My heart felt sorrow and prayers are with you. Cody could not be in better hands than in the hands of Jesus. God Bless you all and comfort you at this time. I shall keep you all in my heart and prayers.
Sending many hugs and love
Your sister in Christ always
Mary Bacheller
Please, do accept our condolences. We do not presume to be able to say the right words of comfort during this time of pain and grief. But, we do know that our great God deeply cares about all of His children. In that assurance we place our trust. May the love of our Lord and our heavenly Father touch your hearts and encourage you.
In Christ,
Santiago and Elke Lange
Please accept our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for you all during this sad time.
In Christ’s Love,
Rannie & Shirley
Larry,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
With our love,
Ray and Carol Meyer
I’m reminded of a quote I recently read: “If there is anything better than to be loved, it is loving.” Clearly that is what you demonstrated so beautifully in the way you loved Cody. May your family be blessed with heavenly comfort and by the prayers of your church family. Our deepest condolences for your great loss.
Susi and Charles
We are saddened to hear of you loss. May God, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, keep you and your family snuggled in His all caring and loving arms during this time of loss – and always.
In Christian Love
Grace Covenant Fellowship
Birmingham, Alabama
We pray that God will continue to shower you with His comfort, strength and encouragement. Our destiny is in eternity and we know the angels welcomed this angel home. God is faithful and we know he will cover you in love and continue his deep compassion for you and those who loved Coty. Love and best wishes