Rev. Dr. Mack T. Hines, Jr.

The Life and Times of The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr.

 On Monday, December 2, 1946, The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr. was born to the late Mack Torise Hines, Sr. and Susana Gregg Hines. Dr. Hines was the oldest of five children. He spent his early years in Claussen, South Carolina, and was later raised in East Florence.

 Reverend Hines matriculated through Florence School District One. He attended Holmes Elementary School and Wilson Jr. School. He was also an extremely proud graduate of the 1965 class of Wilson High School.

 After graduation, Dr. Hines enrolled at Allen University. While there, he was actively involved in many organizations. He pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. During his senior year, he served as the Student Government Association President. In May 1969, he graduated from Allen University with a B.A Degree in History. In 1980, Dr. Hines earned a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Morris College, followed by a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Hood Theological Seminary in 2005.

 Reverend Hines always knew that he would be a preacher. The early part of his preparation was becoming a member of Salem United Methodist Church at a very early age. After turning his life over to God, he eventually accepted the call into ministry. He later became a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, refining his ministerial skills under the steady influence of the late Reverend Solomon Eaddy Sr. With the help of Reverend Columbus B. Black Sr., he achieved his first pastorate at Fork Chapel Baptist Church (Dillon, South Carolina). He pastored three other churches:

 · Sellers Chapel Baptist Church-Dillon, South Carolina

 · Mount Zion Baptist Church-Bennettsville, South Carolina

 · St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church-Mullins, South Carolina

His longest tenure was at his beloved St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. This year marked the beginning of his 40th year of service at the church. During these tenures, Dr. Hines led numerous revivals that stirred the hearts and souls of thousands of Christians.

 In addition to pastoral duties, Reverend Hines held various significant positions in the ministry. He served as Past Secretary of the South Carolina Baptist E & M Convention, Assistant Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, Clerk of the Pee Dee Baptist Association, and Moderator of the Pee Dee Baptist Association.

 Dr. Hines was an equally ardent servant of his community. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP. In 1995, he became the first African American to represent House Seat 59 in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was the founder and president of the Mullins Area Ministerial Alliance. He served as the first chairman of the Pee Dee Investor's Group. He was also one of the founders of the Wilson Clergy-which awarded scholarships to graduates of his beloved Wilson High School. He also held active memberships in the following masonic organizations: Pee Dee Consistory #197, L.E. Hyman Chapter #42 RAM, Pride of West Temple #301 Order of Eastern Stars, and West Temple Masonic Lodge #419.

 Reverend Hines was also a staunch advocate for education. He served as an educator in Florence School District One for 12 years. He also served two terms on the Morris College Board of Trustees. During his second term, he served as vice-chairman and chairman of the board of trustees. While in the former role, he became the first and only person to raise $1,000,000 for this institution.

 Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Hines received many accolades because of his service to others. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree for outstanding leadership in the state of South Carolina from Morris College. In 2006, he was presented with the honor of the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Mark Sanford following 12 years of service in the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 59. He is also a member of the Morris College Hall of Fame and Wilson High School Hall of Fame. The South Carolina General Assembly named a portion of Highway 76 in Marion County as “Representative Mack T. Hines Highway”. The Mack T. Hines Early Head Start Center was named in honor of his years of service as the director of the Pee Dee Community Action Partnership transitional shelter.

 On Saturday, February 6, 1971, Reverend Hines was united in holy matrimony with the former Gladys Jackson of Darlington, South Carolina. This union produced three children-Mack III, Michael, and Gregory.

 On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Dr. Hines entered the pearly gates of heaven. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Timothy Hines Sr., and sister, Bobbie Jean Hines Hough.

 Left to cherish Reverend Hines’ memory are his wife, Mrs. Gladys J. Hines; his mother, Susana G. Hines; two sons, Mack (Kathryn) T. Hines III of Dallas, Texas, and Gregory J. Hines of Goose Creek, South Carolina; five bonus daughters: Deatrice Robertson of Gibson, North Carolina; Niambi (Jermain) Lacy of Greensboro, North Carolina; Mya Gunter, Nsombia Gunter, and Sharima Gunter of Florence, South Carolina. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael T. Hines II, Aiyana Hines, Nycere Hines, Mack T. "Tye" Hines IV and Grayson H. Hines; one brother, Samson Hines of Florence, South Carolina; two sisters, Susie M. Cannon and Betty (Philip) J. McNeil, all of Florence, South Carolina; four brothers-in-law: Roosevelt Dudley of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Philip McNeil of Florence, South Carolina, and Alphonsa Hough and Elijah Cannon of Darlington, South Carolina. Dr. Hines will also be lovingly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends.

Family will receive friends daily from 2 PM - 8 PM at the home. 

Please keep the family of Reverend Doctor Mack Torise Hines, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.