Carl G. Hilton
May 12, 1933 ~ February 5, 2016
Carl G. Hilton, 82, Coatesville, formerly of Trafalgar, passed away February 5, 2016, in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Mr. Hilton was born May 12, 1933, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Chris and Georgia (Seals) Hilton.
He attended school while growing up in Tennessee and proudly served in the United States Army during the end of the Korean War. He was employed as an insurance salesman for Commonwealth Insurance Company for 27 years. Following retirement, he enjoyed a second career in full time ministry, serving as the pastor of Trafalgar Wesleyan Church for 20 years. He enjoyed volunteering and singing at nursing homes and was active with the Lord’s Locker in Trafalgar. He also took great pride in caring for his home and yard; he was happy on his lawnmower. Above all, Carl was a kind, gentle, and patient man who was strongly devoted to his family. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Tom, Jack, Billy Joe, and Ida.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Betty (Mullins) Hilton, to whom he was united in marriage December 15, 1956; sons, David C. Hilton (Karin) of Coatesville and Dan Hilton (Albert Hidalgo) of Indianapolis; brother, Frank Hilton (Dorothy) of Pennington Gap, Virginia; sister, Christine DeBord of Church Hill, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Jake, Casey, Nick, Gabby, Maddie, and Tom 14 great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Carl G. Hilton on Monday, February 8, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Betty, David & Danny. We are really sorry to hear about Carl’s death. We will really miss him & all the good times we had together. He was a great inspiration to our family. You will be in our prayers in your time of sorrow. But you know that he is in a better place now, no pain or suffering ever again. We love each & everyone of you. Everett & Pat Lundy & Family Jerry Lundy & Family
Dearest Betty, David and Dan, Offering my deepest heartfelt sympathy and pray that’s Gods grace gives you comfort as you grieve. Most sincere condolences, Tina Hidalgo Baker (Albert’s sister)
Dear Betty, Dan, David and Family, We will all miss Carl very much. He loved his family unreservedly. He had a very generous spirit with a great big smile to match. He was fun to be around. It was my joy to be a significant part of your family for many years. Since the call early this morning from Dan, many memories of great times with Carl and your family have surged through my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your husband, father and grandfather is smiling really big now while enjoying the many rewards of heaven he is receiving for the faithful service to his heavenly Father in years given to him on earth. He was a great example of compassion for all people and has left a great legacy for family and friends. Love to all of you, Jan Steed
Dear Hilton Family, I’m sincerely sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all at this time of mourning. Love, Patti Hidalgo and boys
We all are so sorry to hear of the death of Carl, we only got to know him only in the past few years when he got to come to our family reunion. We have been in touch with Christine, in fact we got to go to her surprise birthday party last summer. Sorry we can’t make it to the funeral but our prayers are with the family. We will meet again on the other side, and what a meeting that will be. The Helton Family.
Prayers going up for Carl’s family but I know that he is so happy in heaven with Jesus just know that your dad touch so many life’s Carl would go get my brother Gerald who is handy cap & would take him to church & go to the nursing home to see him he will be miss R.I.P. Carl & God please be with Betty & rest of the family
Praying for the entire Hilton family. I only met Carl a few times, but he seemed like a kind and gentle soul who loved the Lord. I know this, that if a measure of a man’s life is partly how his children turn out, then Carl was an exceptional man and father. Dan Hilton, his son, is one of the finest human beings and Christian men I know. I can’t imagine the great loss you all must feel over the Patriarch of the family. We love you all and will keep you in our prayers
We are sorry for your loss praying for the Lord to give you peace and love.Your Cousins in Tennessee. A.J., Barbara Jean & Family
TO DANNY AND DAVID : I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD, I WISH I COULD BE THERE.BUT IM IN FLORIDA. HE TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT THE INSURANCE BUSINESS. TELL YOUR MOM I SAID HELLO, AND MY THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH HER.
Dear Betty, David, Danny and family. We are so sorry to hear of uncle Carl’s passing. Even though it had been quite a few years since we had seen him and Betty we thought of them often. Aunt Christine kept us up on all the latest news and happenings going on. I know you all will miss him greatly. Hello to David and Danny, our cousins from Indiana. It has been many yeas since we have seen you two. We would love to see you all again. Sorry we couldn’t be there for you all through this trying time but we will be thinking of you and all our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love to all of you, Brother Tom’s family, Linda, Carolyn, Dorothy, Kay. Tom’s Grandchildren, Cindy, Aaron, Casey, and Heather. His great-grandchildren, Abbey, Lily, Emily, and Ian.
Carl Hilton was the definition of genuinely kind. I had the privilege of spending a lot of my younger days with the Hilton’s, both in their home and in church — and until just a few years ago, I would see Carl and Betty regularly at our local Walmart. (Betty would be shopping and Carl would be ‘holding court’ up front — he would say he was patiently waiting, but I knew he was enjoying passing time with his many friends in our community.) He always greeted me with a hug and was interested in my life and the current events of my family. All those years later, I loved him and he loved me, just like we were family, and I’ve missed seeing him and Betty these past few years. I don’t think Carl would mind if I told this story — which was scary at the time but became more humorous as time went on: The only time I ever saw Carl be ugly to anyone was back in the late 70’s or early 80’s when he was hospitalized and had, I believe, a myelogram. He had a severe reaction to the dye and it altered his personality for several hours — during which time and offered Dan and me $1,000 if we would sneak him out of the hospital! 🙂 I seem to remember that he even threw his urinal at a poor nurse! Fortunately, he snapped back to normal and had a chance to redeem himself in the eyes of the hospital staff — he was so embarrassed to realize what he had done. Randy and I were sorry to miss his life’s celebration due to my own daddy’s health, but know that we will always remember a sweet man who radiated Christ’s love. I rejoice today knowing that he is with his Savior and look forward to the day when I can hug his neck once more. I know that he will have a huge smile for me and be shouting ‘glory!’ peace…Deb Shepherd Baker
Thanks so much
Thanks Donnie! Dad thought so much of you!