06/30/2026
On Monday, June 22, 2026, Mistletoe Meadows learned of the unexpected death of Rudy Hinton, our manager at our Garner tree lot. Rudy was more than a friend and colleague to all of us. He was the epitome of goodwill and hard work. Rudy spent over 40 years in Christmas trees, first with Pop-N-Son in Garner and then with Mistletoe Meadows. You may have seen him as the heart of the Garner lot, but he also helped the Mistletoe Meadows team in countless other ways. He assisted with the arduous tasks of not only setting up and taking down his own lot, but doing the same in Asheboro and Pinehurst. He also traveled to the mountain farm pre-season to help do whatever needed doing and supported all of the Mistletoe Meadows tree lots through the season with supplies and inventory. But more importantly, Rudy was a kind, generous, and supportive friend to all of us here. He was quick to help and quick to make us laugh. He radiated genuine goodwill throughout the year, volunteering, checking in with folks that might need a call or text, providing humor when needed, and just being the warm-hearted person that he was. Rudy had a large and loving family, as well as lifelong friends, who are devasted by his sudden passing. Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. People like Rudy don’t cross your path every day - a person of integrity, faith, and service. We know we were fortunate to share in his friendship while he was here and that makes his passing even harder. Rudy, you were one of a kind, and your star will always shine brightly in our hearts. We miss you.
“And now faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 ❤️
If you would like to read more about Rudy’s life, click the link below.
https://www.cityofoakscremation.com/obituaries/article-940/
