Wilbert, it is hard to believe I'm coming home and you are not going to be there, because as soon as I get to Gary, you know you would be the first person I wanted see. It just doesn't seem right that you are not going to be there. A big part of my heart is missing  you Brother, RIP! YOU will always be on my mind.                                           REESE HODGE

I really miss you.  Every time I think about you I have to smile because we had a lot of good times.  Wilbert,  I really miss you.         RIP                                            Reese Hodge

Wilbert Hines was my escort to my first formal dance.  He was a total gentleman, despite his eccentric personna.  He was a member of my church and never forgot the class taught him by his loving mother.  Even in later years, Wilbert had a gentle presentation.  His tragic death in a motorcycle accident was so unfortunate.  He will be missed.