Tommy Gene Hiner

Tommy Gene Hiner, 85, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born on October 24, 1940, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Tom was a lifelong member of the community he loved. Tommy graduated from Oktaha High School in 1959. On September 28, 1973, Tom married the love of his life, Patty Ann Hiner (Furr). Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. He was a devoted husband and a proud family man. Throughout his life, Tom was known for his strong work ethic and hands-on skills. Early in his career, he worked as a plumber for Duff Plumbing in Muskogee. He worked in the iron industry and proudly helped construct the Alaskan Pipeline in 1975. After returning, he became a car dealer, owning and operating Hiner’s Auto Sales. He went on to work for his friend Terry Miller for a number of years until he retired in 2000, after 47 successful years serving his customers and community. In retirement, he mowed lawns alongside his son Ryan until he was 81 years of age. Tom had a passion for racing and spent time racing at Thunderbird Speedway. He also loved racing dune buggies. His crowning achievement as a driver was competing in the Mint 400 in Las Vegas, 1973. Tom accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on June 10, 1979. He loved the Lord and faithfully served Him. He attended Jubilee Christian Center and The Brick. Tom will be remembered for his dedication, determination, and the many stories he shared with those who knew and loved him. His legacy lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Hiner; mother, Nellie Cole Taylor; stepfather, Garvin A. “Dude” Taylor aka “Pippi”; and brothers, Cornell Lee Hiner and Riley Wayne Hiner. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Patty Hiner; sons, Thomas Hiner and wife Kendall, Ryan Hiner and wife Jennifer, and Jason Hiner and wife Amberley; grandchildren, Madison Denton (Hiner) and spouse Grey, Samuel Hiner, Isaac Hiner, Emma Hiner, Allie Hiner, and Charlotte Hiner; great-grandchildren, Phoebe Ruth Denton and Mollie Kate Denton; aunt, Doris Ann Hiner; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; many great-nephews and great-nieces; numerous church family; and many friends who are like family. A celebration of Tom’s life will be 10AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jarrad Callahan and Pastor Halston Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Steve Gomez, Austin Eller, David Gomez, Jack Furr, Isaac Hiner and Samuel Hiner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Morse, Harley Lovelady, Dennis Landers, Garry Eller, Art Smith, and Shawn Gray.

Tommy Gene Hiner

October 24, 1940 - February 8, 2026