Paul Herbert Chinn

September 26, 1944 - April 6, 2017

Paul Herbert Chinn, 73, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 26, 1944 at Pratt, the oldest son of Herbert P. and Bonnie V. (Freeman) Chinn. Paul graduated from Coats High School in 1962. Paul was a farmer and rancher in Pratt Co. for many years, eventually getting into the trucking business, hauling livestock. He drove trucks for brother, Dennis, for 27 years through the central and Midwest States while driving over 3 million miles. He was an excellent driver and loved driving trucks. As a young man he enjoyed team roping and training horses. He spent his retirement years at his home in Nickerson with his companion, Mary Spencer and his beloved dog, Squirt. He also like attending the monthly horse sales at Hutchinson and visiting with old friends. Surviving in addition to Mary are daughter, Paula (Marshall) Witt of Anacortes, WA; brothers, Dennis (Vicki) Chinn of Pratt and Tim (Carol) Chinn of Pratt. Paul was preceded in death by a son, Michael Paul Chinn and his parents, Herb and Bonnie Chinn. Graveside Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017 at Coats Cemetery, Coats. Memorial donations may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society in care of Larrison Mortuary.