Hin Luck Wing

Hin Luck Wing, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Jackson, Mississippi. The services celebrating his life will all be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Oxford University United Methodist Church. A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Garden of Memories following services at the church. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Luck was born on July 29, 1929, in Jonestown, Mississippi, being the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Wing. He went on to be a graduate of the Jonestown High School class of 1946 and later attended the University Of Mississippi School Of Pharmacy in 1950. He was the first Asian American graduate at the UOM and was elected as one of the first Asian American officials. Mr. Wing entered the military service following his graduation in 1950 and departed with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in 1954. He worked briefly in pharmaceutical settings in such places as Bogalusa, Louisiana and Marks, Mississippi before opening his own pharmacy in Sledge, Mississippi in 1955. Aside from pharmacy work, Mr. Wing played an active role in the services of the community and professional services as well. He completed 3 terms as mayor of the Sledge community. He was a representative of multiple school boards consisting of the public school board, 1960-1970; Delta Academy, 1974-1978; Northwest Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees, 1976-1980; Mississippi Pharmacist Association Board, 1972-1976; Ole Miss Alumni Association, and served as the President of the Ole Miss Pharmacy Alumni. Mr. Wing also served as a husband to his late wife, Mae Wing and 4 children, who followed in his path academically and each were graduates of the University of Mississippi. He was described as charismatic and extremely respected in all aspects by his family. He found enjoyment in the game of tennis and played for most of his life. He also served as a faithful member to the United Methodist Church of Oxford. Although Mr. Luck has departed from our lives, his accomplishments, hard work, kind demeanor, and memory will pave the path for those he leaves to continue walking in his absence. He is survived by his sons, Douglas (Michelle), Chris (Anita), and Dale (Valarie) Wing; and his daughter Lynn (Patrick) Harkins; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Wing; his 4 brothers; a sister; and his parents, Hin Ah Wing and Sue Shee Wing. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Association at the link, https://bit.ly/3CATqZ0 , Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum (in person at, 1700 Deering St., Cleveland, MS 38732 or online, hhtps://chineseheritagemuseum.org/) and Oxford University United Methodist Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Wing’s sister in law, Martha, and her family for her outpouring love and generosity towards their family throughout the years. The family would also like to invite friends and family to join them in fellowship for refreshments at the Oxford University United Methodist Church fellowship hall after the services. Coleman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wing family as they navigate this season of loss. Please leave online condolences to his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Hin Luck Wing

July 29, 1929 - October 12, 2022

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