Robert A. Hines Jr. was born June 18, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Robert Arlen Hines Sr. and Louise Reid. On Saturday, March 18, 2023, "Mr. Bob" as he was affectionately known passed away at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

Robert was a Steubenville "Big Red" High School graduate. He later attended the University of Charleston where he obtained a bachelor's degree. Mr. Bob worked as an educator for several years at Jefferson County Head Start. He was known to have the best circle times where he kept the students moving and grooving. He enjoyed teaching and preparing his students for kindergarten.

He loved dancing and singing, often partaking in karaoke on the weekends with his good friend Roberta Schwartz. He also loved calling Bingo at the Freedom Place Apartments and spending time with his friend Jeanne, who was like a sister, and all his special friends in the building.

He was an avid sports fan, rooting for Steubenville "Big Red" football, his Ohio State Buckeyes, and his much beloved Kansas City Chiefs, who he was thrilled to watch win two Super Bowls in recent years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother James "Bo" Threet; and his best friend and canine companion Bumper Hines.

He leaves behind to honor and cherish his memory, his wife Jacky Hines; sons Jacob (Anthony) Hines, and Robert (Kodi) Hines III; grandchildren Amari Gegas Hines, and Lyrica Rose Hines; sisters Minnie Walters, Enola Gay Threet, and Stefanie Herrin; mother-in-law Carole Farley; God-daughter Alita Barrett; his best friend Bobby Duvall; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of loving friends.

A public visitation will be held may call on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the GREGORY-MARTIN CHAPEL, 255 S. 7th Street in Steubenville, Ohio. Please leave condolences for the family through Robert's online guestbook.