Donald Ray Hines left a legacy of love behind when he departed this life on February 1, 2025, at his home.  Donald was born on January 5, 1954, in Wilson, North Carolina to his late beloved mother and father, Queen Ester Hines and Jimmie Hines.

Donald was educated in the DC Public School System.   In 2016, Donald became an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Lexington, Kentucky; he also was a teacher's aide in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.  After returning home in 2020, he persevered to make something of his life.   Because of his perseverance, Donald became a Peer Specialist in the Nehemiah Project, helping others to get on the "right track" of life. Out of several program candidates, he was selected to become part of the Georgetown University Jordan Peer Recovery Training Program.  Because of his commitment to the Program, he was awarded an internship along with employment opportunity with Total Family Care Coalition("TFCC").  After his tenure was completed at TFCC, he became a Peer Navigator with the Office of University Legal Services.  In this office, Donald became part of a professional family, and understood his purpose in life.

Because Donald was a returning citizen, he had the temperament, courage and determination to help those who were also returning to society. Donald always went beyond the call of duty to stretch his hand out to help others to become productive citizens. Donald was awarded a Letter of Accommodation for his excellent service.  Donald loved his job and was loved by his colleagues.  Donald started the tradition of passing out bubble gum to everyone in the office and this tradition is now carried on by others.

Preceded him in death was his mother and father, Queen Ester Hines and Jimmie Hines(deceased).  Donald leaves behind cherish memories of his wife, Teri Hines of La Plata Maryland; daughter, Deshawnta R. Hines of Silver Spring, Maryland;  granddaughter Laquita T.  Hines of Silver Spring, Maryland; grandson, Kenny A. Hines of Silver Spring, Maryland; sister, Verna Hines of Wilson, North Carolina; brother, Jimmie Bernard Hines (Zenora) of Capital Heights, Maryland;  niece(s): Mena Drake, Nicole Nokes,  Jasmine Hines,  Janay Hines,  Schniene Sutton, and Shannon Key, and nephew(s), Jimmie Hines Jr., and Fredrick  Nokes, Jr. (deceased).

Viewing, 10 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025 until time of the Celebration of Life, 11 a.m., at Healing Place Church, 2106 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. Interment, Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601.

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