William (Bill) C. Hilton, 88, of Barnesville, MD, passed away surrounded by family on June 6, 2026.
Bill was the loving husband to Shirley D. Hilton for 64 years.
Born on December 20, 1937 in Barnesville, MD, he was the son to the late William B. and Constance Hilton.
Born and raised in Barnesville, Bill was the 4th generation owner and operator of Hilton Funeral Home, owner of Hilton Well Drilling and started Hilton Furniture and Carpet with his wife Shirley. Bill was a past president and member of Monocacy Lions Club and honorary member of the Montgomery County Retired Police Association. In his spare time Bill enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, attending bike rally’s, hunting, fishing and enjoying time at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Along with his wife, Shirley, Bill was survived by his sons; Woody and wife Lisa, Brent and wife Lynn; 4 grandchildren; Brittany Fields and husband Mat, Stephanie Brady and husband Eddie, Christina Hopkins and husband Dylan, Cole Hilton; 5 great-grandchildren; Cooper, Addie, Emma, Rye, Macklin.
Along with his parent’s, Bill was preceded in death by his son; Timothy D. Hilton.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hilton Funeral Home. Reception to follow at St. Mary’s Pavilion.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation
Friday, July 10, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hilton Funeral Home
22111 Beallsville Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 AM
Hilton Funeral Home
22111 Beallsville Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
From: ARDEE HALLOCK
THE LEGACY BILL LEAVES WITH SHIRLEY SHINES IN THE LIVES OF WOODY, TIM & BRENT - AND THEIR PROGENY. AN ENTIRE FAMILY WHICH EXAMPLES GOD'S LOVE TO ALL WHOSE LIVES ARE TOUCHED BY THEM... I PRAY THE HEAVENLY FATHER MINISTERS TO EACH OF YOU GOING FORWARD.
YOU HAVE MY HEART & ABUNDANT LOVE,
ARDEE HALLOCK
From: DAVID SEYMOUR
In addition to my whole family, we send thoughts, prayers & cares to each one of your family at this time of great loss.
DAVID SEYMOUR, USN (RET)
PHS CLASS OF 1964
POOLESVILLE: OCT 48-JUN 64
USN4Ever6487a@yahoo.com
(Son of the late Vera & Wm. Seymour
From: Brittany, Mathew, Addie and Macklin
You will be greatly missed, Poppop! So many great memories and stories that we get to share with our little ones. Love you!
From: Jack Greenhalgh
So many wonderful memories of family times together in Barnesville, Alexandria and Pennsylvania. Bill is a classic example of a successful entrepreneurial small business owner. Loved hearing his stories of his motorcycle trip experiences. We can hold fast to the memories of the good times.
From: Reneta Funk
My deepest condolences to the entire Hilton family. I've known you all for over 30 years and being around you was always like being close to God. First met Bill when we were trying to drill for water on our land before building our home in Beallsville in 1990. Then homeschooling our girls together with Woody and Lisa. Much love and prayers for Shirley, Woody, Lisa, Brittany, Stephanie, Christina, and all of your extended family. Praying God will wrap his arms around all of you during this difficult time.
Love, Reneta
From: Steph, Eddie, Coop and Emma
Pop-pop we will miss you!! Forever grateful for the memories, love, and lessons he gave.