Harrison Zimri “Zim” Hinshaw, 91, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Green Valley Hospital, Greensboro.
Mr. Hinshaw was born in Alamance County on December 19, 1929, the son of Harrison A. and Margaret Pike Hinshaw. Zim was well known in the community. He loved farming, working with dairy and beef cows, hay and poultry. He enjoyed spending time working and watching sports, and he was a true Tar Heel fan. You could find him at any of his grandchildren’s sporting events. Zim had a love for his cats. In addition to his parents, Zim is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Helen Jeanette Hinshaw; brothers, George Clifford Hinshaw, Clinton Hinshaw, and sisters; Bernice R. Hinshaw and Glenna H. Blair.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Hinshaw Barrett and husband Darrin of Asheboro; son, Mike Hinshaw and wife Jackie of Asheboro; grandchildren, Michael Hinshaw, Neil Hinshaw and wife Vanessa, Madison Barrett, and great-grandchildren, Alexus and Cayson Hinshaw.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Friends Meeting with Ben Hurley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Friends Meeting, 2519 Bethel Friends Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205, or the Randolph County Animal Shelter, 1370 County Land Rd., Randleman, N.C. 27317.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Hinshaw family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.