Frank Hilton

Passed 01/25/2022

Obituary For Frank Hilton

Manning, SC

Frank Hilton peacefully passed away at 93 years of age on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. Son of the late Ralph and Carrie Rhames Hilton. He was born June 8, 1928 in Manning, South Carolina.

At the age of 14, Frank left Manning, South Carolina and headed to New York City where he lived with his sister, Eloise Long. He met Daisy Hatfield in Baltimore, Maryland and married in Manning, South Carolina. Frank and Daisy primarily raised Dwight and Lenore in the West Point and Newburgh, New York areas, but had a brief period where they were stationed at Camp Roberts in Paso Robles, California.

Frank proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army for 20 years. He was a Korean War veteran, worked for the General Superintendent at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York where he met a number of Presidents and military Generals. After retiring from the Army, Frank entered the Civil Service for 20 years at West Point. Upon retirement, Frank and Daisy returned to their hometown and birthplace of Manning, South Carolina. He spent his days working around the house, helping Daisy, walking, and visiting friends and family. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in 1983 and faithfully served as a Jehovah’s Witness in the Manning, South Carolina congregation for 27 years. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Daisy; his son, Dwight Hilton; grandchildren; Nerissa Hilton and Brenton Hilton and great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Cowan and Mariah Goldston and a host of nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

Frank was predeceased by his daughter, Lenore Joorabchi; siblings, Harry Hilton, James Hilton, Morgan Hilton, Eloise Long, Catherine Harrison, Mary Ann Walker, and Lerlene Hunt.

Graveside services were held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Union Cypress AMC Church Cemetery, Manning, SC.

9:30 Thursday, February 3, 2022 ONLINE Zoom ID - 7951806052 Passcode - 03250628, Brother Ed Ross officiated. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the family is not receiving visitors.