None Joseph Hinton

July, 7, 1937 – June 9, 2022

Joseph L. Hinton, a resident of Norwood, passed away on June 9, 2022 at his home with his children by his side. He was 84 years old. Born in Dallas, Texas on July 7, 1937 to the late Claude A. and Mae Ollie (Wilson) Hinton, he was the youngest boy of his 11 siblings. Joe served honorable in Air Force during the Korean War, and attended the University of New Mexico and earned a degree in criminal justice. He was an accomplished musician, writer, and composer for Motown Records, working with greats such as Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

Joe was the life partner of the late Lillian Riley, and the loving father of Sean J. Hinton and his husband Alberto Diaz of NY, Faith M. Hinton of S. Boston, Erica Radeos of Stoughton, Martin Riley III of Rockland, Robin DeFlaminies and her husband Rick of Norwood, Judith R. Levitsky of Norwood, and the late Peter Riley. Beloved grandfather of Yvonne Skinner, Vaughn Skinner, Zhanae Huggins, Jaida Hinton, Brian Levitsky, Kevin Levitsky, Charles Small, Michael Small, and Michelle Riley. He is also survived by 3 of his 11 siblings; Claudine Brown, Bishop Nathaniel Hinton, and Glenda Sue Taylor, all of Dallas, Texas, and his many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation for Joe on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 10-Noon at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St., Westwood, MA 02020, followed by his interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood.