Ross Douglas (Doug) HinesABILENE, TXRoss Douglas (Doug) Hines, 88, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Hendrick Hospice Care. He was born on October 14, 1928, in Roby, TX to W.C. and Leona (Ratliff) Hines. He is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Edith (Short) Hines; his daughter, Linda and her husband, Dale Hensley; grandchildren, Nick Hensley and Lexi Hensley; and great-grandson, Max. He is also survived by two sisters, Jeanette and Bobbie.Doug was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty years; his two daughter's mother, Maria (Papadopoulos) Hines; a sister, Nita; and a younger daughter, Cheryl Lewis. She predeceased him two years ago and is survived by her husband, Steve Lewis, and their son, (Doug's grandson), Jon Lewis.Doug served in the Coast Guard and the U.S. Army. He worked as a photographer for many years, then as a salesman of janitorial supplies for Clayton Chemical CO, INC. Visitation will be Friday, August 25, 2017 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St., Abilene. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 4:00PM in Hawley Cemetery, Hawley, TX.Please send donations to: Hendrick Medical Center Foundation, 1900 Pine Street Abilene, TX 79601 or donations may be made on their website. You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhomes.com