William “Tony” Hilton

William  Tony  Hilton Program Photo

Tony was born on October 5, 1967 and his heart stopped on January 11, 2019 at the age of 51.

Tony was an outgoing, exuberant, social young man that loved sports as a youth. Tony excelled in basketball while attending Northland High School from 1982 – 1986 and at Kentucky State University until he graduated in 1992.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 Livingston Ave (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Interment Glen Rest Cemetery Memorial 8029 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. A repast will be held at Bella Doma Party House 28 S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213 where all family and friends are welcome.

Condolence Messages

  1. Karen Henderson

    Sending my prayers and condolences to the Hilton Family, Tony will be missed by many but never forgotten. RIP

  2. Praying for peace for the Hilton family. Still in shock. You will be missed Tony. Farewell my friend. May your soul rest eternally.

  3. My Thoughts And Prayers To The Hilton Family! RIP Tony

  4. We wanted to share our condolences with the family.
    It’s never easy saying goodbye to a love one the pain of loss can be unbearable. Our creator promises that one day this pain will be a memory. That beautiful promise can be at Revelation 21: 3&4 we hope you find comfort in these promises.

  5. Sharing our condolences to the entire Hilton Family, lean and trust in the Lord for He will comfort you at this time and forevermore, Isaiah 41:10 reads: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
    God Bless you all, Amen

  6. Someone who cares

    “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
    My sincere condolences to Tony’s family and the friends that love him on your loss.
    The Bible promises at Acts 24:15 and John 5:28,29 of a resurrection, which is a sure hope of being reunited with our dead loved ones.
    For more information visit jw.org and click on Bible teachings; Can the dead really live again in the search area.
    Wishing you peace and comfort.

  7. My heartfelt condolences to the Hilton families of your loss,Tony.

  8. Arlesia "Yvette" Bates (Ewans)

    So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your precious loved one. Tony will be missed by many, and so many have cherished memories… Continue to hold on to those cherished memories, as they are a gift, no one can take that away. May God send forth HIS comfort to all who are mourning, HE promised to do it. We are praying for you.

  9. Rebecca E Richards

    My condolences to Tony’s family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. Nelson D Walton Jr

    My deepest condolences.

  11. I’m sorry to here about the lost of our loved one. I’m glad to have known Tony. Stay strong and be lifed up. God bless the whole entire family.

  12. Cheryl (Peaks) Stabler

    Blessings and prayers to the family of Tony Hilton!!! I’ll never forget my childhood friend!

    Cheryl,
    Former Woodward Ave resident

  13. Coach Arthur Signore Jr.

    So sorry to hear about the Loss of one of my very talented Basketball Players at Northland High School. Tony was a very Coachable young man, who possessed a tremendous amount of Athletic Ability. He led His Team in scoring and had a great knowledge of the Game. He will be greatly missed by His Teammates and Coaches. Heaven must be a Beautiful Place, for it has so many Special People up Above. We are so sorry we cannot attend His Funeral, since we are in Florida until April. He touched our lives and we’ll always remember His genuine sense of humor, such a kind personality and God Bless. Love and Prayers, Linda and Art Signore

  14. Art and Linda Signore

    Dear Family of Tony Hilton, So sorry to hear about the loss of one of my very Talented Basketball Players, at Northland High School. Tony was a very Coachable young man, who possessed a tremendous amount of Athletic Ability. He led his Team in scoring and had a great knowledge of the game. He will be greatly missed by his Teammates and Coaches. Heaven must be a Beautiful Place, for it has so many special people Up Above. We are so sorry we cannot attend His Funeral, since we are in Florida for 3 months, until April. He certainly touched our lives and we will always remember His genuine sense of humor, kind personality, infectious Smile and God Bless. Love and Prayers, Coach Art and Linda Signore

    • Tamera Shepherd

      Coach, I remember you from Northland HS, and Tony was an awesome athlete. We grew up in the same neighborhood.

      I just found out today about Tony’s passing.

      May he rest in peace.

      I pray you are well.

      Sincerely,

      Tamera Shepherd
      c/o 1986

  15. To Jackie and the Hilton Family. I’m so very sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I pray that God will grant you comfort, strength and peace. My heart is breaking for you all. May the peace of the Lord be always with you.

  16. Coach Art Sigore

    So sorry to hear about the loss of one of my very talented Basketball Players at Northland High School. Tony was a very Coachable young man, who possessed a tremendous amount of Athletic Ability. He led his team in scoring and had knowledge of the game. He will be greatly missed by his Teammates and Coaches. Heaven must be a beautiful place, for it has so many Special people up above. We are sorry we cannot attend His funeral since we are in Florida until April, 2019. He touched our lives and we will always remember his genuine sense of Humor, a kind Personality and God Bless. Love and Prayers, Coach Art and Linda Signore

  17. Dearest Jackie and family, I am deeply sorry for the passing of Tony. I am sending all my love and prayers to all of you. Blessings and love, Renee

  18. Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers for strength to you and your family during this difficult time.
    Grace and Peace

  19. Jackie:

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

    Richard and Cathy Thompson

  20. Josephine thompson

    My prayers and condolences go out to the family he will be missed he was a good person and wonderful to be around i will is smile and kind remarks to me Josie thompson

  21. Beverley Willis

    Jackie and Judy and the entire Hilton family, so sorry for your loss. Beverley Lowe Willis

  22. To the Hilton Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers.

  23. Coach Keith Neal

    Will keep you uplifted in prayer
    What a great friend he had become.

  24. Sorry for your lost.I went to high school with him…Tony always had a Smile on his face….Cherish your family members while you can….never know when your last day is so make peace with your family members…May God wrap his arm’s around you doing this difficult time….He’s Able….

  25. Irish J. Richardson

    To the Hilton family. My heart is with you and your family at this time of your loss. There is comfort in knowing God’s promises about the resurrection hope. (Acts 24:15) and (John 5:28,29) In the past God has resurrected humans and He is eager to do it again because He hates death. (Mark 5:41-43) To learn more about God’s promises go to JW.ORG. Online Bible lessons are featured and more.

  26. I just heard of the passing of Tony , I was his case manager. I am so sorry.He truly will be missed . My prayers for the family. Cherish the memories.

  27. Joyce Lyles English

    Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.

  28. Tony Ragland
    1/7/2021

    Wow, was just looking him up to try to speak with him and saw this, it’s very painful. He was my first friend at K-State ,we started together and graduated together. He is the one that woke me up for graduation, or I would have missed it . He stayed 2 doors down. Spent most days together and learned a lot from him. We got along very good,probably because we both had our special ways and unique personalities. I remember when me and 3 other friends went home to Columbus for the weekend, he use to be crazy about his high school girl friend(Stacy maybe?)He was a good person and a very good friend of mine.It really hurts Rest In Peace Tony A.K.A. Chill

    • Jannel Hilton-Hogan

      Hi Tony, I am Jannel – Tony’s sister. Thank you so much for the condolences. It has been exactly 2 years since we buried Tony. I remember when everyone came to Columbus & stayed at our home for the weekend. It means a lot to the family that he was a good friend to you as well

      • it really hurt when I found out give my condolences to your mom, and I will never forget “Chill”I feel really guilty that we lost contact, maybe it was something I could have did. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

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