Michael Rae Hilton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Rae Hilton, age 71, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Cadillac, Michigan, a son of Ray and Dona Sours Hilton. Michael was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a graduate of Ferris University in Michigan with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an adjunct professor at Emory and Henry College having taught advertising, served as Vice President of Public Relations at Beecham, served as Vice President of Sales at King Pharmaceutical, and was the owner and operator of Vintage Collections. He was a former Director of the Bristol Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the Bristol VFW. Michael enjoyed fishing, and loved sports to which he was an avid University of Tennessee and Michigan fan. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Rose Marie Hilton; one son, Ryan Christopher Hilton and wife Jessica, of Bristol, TN; one grandson, Jack Hilton; two brothers, Robert Hilton, of Grand Haven, MI, and David Hilton, of Cadillac, MI; one sister, Mary Deforrest and husband David, of Manistee, MI; two brothers-in-law, Gregory Turner and wife Shelly, of Saginaw, MI, and Richard Turner and wife Cathy, of Canton, MI; one sister-in-law, Barbara Ramsey and husband David, of South Lyon, MI; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday March 8, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Celebrant David Ensminger officiating. Military honors to be rendered by the Bristol VFW Post #6975 Honor Guard and members of the Tennessee Army National Guard. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and a very special thank you to his nurses Cathy, Krista and Kayla for all their love, kindness and wonderful care given to Mr. Hilton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hilton and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.

Michael Rae Hilton

February 12, 1947 - March 2, 2018