HINESMON, Velma A. age 78 of Dayton, OH departed this life on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born April 24, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to the late James and Lena S. Vaughters. She worked in nursing for the Dayton Veterans Hospital for (10) years. Velma was preceded by (2) grandchildren, Jasmine D. and Kevin L. Hinesmon. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John D. Hinesmon II; daughter, LaDonna Harris; (2) sons, Ricky D. Hinesmon and John D. (DeChanda) Hinesmon III; (6) grandchildren and (10) great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am. Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Ridgewood Heights, 116 Hanover Ave., with Rev. Rodney Cranford officiating. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Funeral Services entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. On-line condolences may also be sent to the family at thomasfunerals.com.