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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mike Hilton
Mike
Hilton
Aug 21, 1945 — Jun 1, 2018
Ruston
Mike Hilton's Obituary
On Friday, June 1, 2018, Mike Hilton, husband, father, brother, grandfather and former dedicated parish Marshal, passed away at the age of 72 years.
Mike began his career with the Ruston police department at the age of 21 and later worked as a deputy with Lincoln Parish Sherriff's office. In 1981 he was elected as Marshal and for the next 33 years, Mike served his community with consummate professionalism and was a leader and mentor to many in the department. After 47 years of law enforcement, Mike retired from the Marshal's office at the end of 2014 to spend his time with his wife, family, friends, and continue his devotion and walk with Christ as a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston.
Mike was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed spending his days in his shop or enjoying the open air. He reveled in scenic trips to Arkansas, long distance rides that could span across the country and spending summers camping and riding with his grandson.
He was also a skilled firearms instructor and Glock armorer. Mike and his wife, Diane, were involved in pistol competition for many years both winning first place trophies and prized pistols.
Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Hilton; and parents, James Harold & Aline Lea Hilton.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Diane Bullock Hilton, three sons, Michael Lea Hilton (Maria) of Mission, TX, Robert Russell Hilton (Sibyl) of Omaha, NE; and Kenneth David Hilton (Diane) of Dallas, TX; one brother, Thomas Harold Hilton (Bette) of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Frances Fish of Olla, LA; six grandchildren, Marcus Murray, Nick Hilton, Diana Hilton, Antonio Hilton, Marion Hilton and Lauren Kate Harvey; his beloved dog, Boudreaux; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial service for Marshal, Mike Hilton will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Ruston with Bro. Chris Craig, associate pastor Clayton Owens and Dr. Tim officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 2:00pm until time service at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Honorary pallbearers will be former Marshal's Office Deputies.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Baptist Church of Ruston the for children's building fund:
First Baptist Church
200 South Trenton
Ruston, LA 71270
Mike began his career with the Ruston police department at the age of 21 and later worked as a deputy with Lincoln Parish Sherriff's office. In 1981 he was elected as Marshal and for the next 33 years, Mike served his community with consummate professionalism and was a leader and mentor to many in the department. After 47 years of law enforcement, Mike retired from the Marshal's office at the end of 2014 to spend his time with his wife, family, friends, and continue his devotion and walk with Christ as a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston.
Mike was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed spending his days in his shop or enjoying the open air. He reveled in scenic trips to Arkansas, long distance rides that could span across the country and spending summers camping and riding with his grandson.
He was also a skilled firearms instructor and Glock armorer. Mike and his wife, Diane, were involved in pistol competition for many years both winning first place trophies and prized pistols.
Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Hilton; and parents, James Harold & Aline Lea Hilton.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Diane Bullock Hilton, three sons, Michael Lea Hilton (Maria) of Mission, TX, Robert Russell Hilton (Sibyl) of Omaha, NE; and Kenneth David Hilton (Diane) of Dallas, TX; one brother, Thomas Harold Hilton (Bette) of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Frances Fish of Olla, LA; six grandchildren, Marcus Murray, Nick Hilton, Diana Hilton, Antonio Hilton, Marion Hilton and Lauren Kate Harvey; his beloved dog, Boudreaux; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial service for Marshal, Mike Hilton will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Ruston with Bro. Chris Craig, associate pastor Clayton Owens and Dr. Tim officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 2:00pm until time service at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Honorary pallbearers will be former Marshal's Office Deputies.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Baptist Church of Ruston the for children's building fund:
First Baptist Church
200 South Trenton
Ruston, LA 71270
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Mike Hilton
Memorial Service
June
7
Thursday
First Baptist Church
4:00 - 5:00 pm
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