Thomas Alonzo Hillin
11/19/1943 - 11/30/2023
Thomas Alonzo Hillin left his earthly body to be with our Lord on November 30, 2023, in Kerrville, Texas, where he resided for the last 13 years. He was born in Pecos, Texas, to Thomas Wayne Hillin and Oma Hatton Parks on November 19, 1943. He married Donna Lynn Acker on January 25, 1969, in Jacksonville, Texas.
Tom attended high school in Fort Stockton, Texas. He then joined the US Army and served his country for three years. Upon completion of his service, he entered Texas A&M University and graduated in 1969 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Most of his career was spent in Houston, Texas, working in the oil and gas industry.
Upon retiring, Tom and Donna moved to Kerrville, Texas, to enjoy the Hill Country Life full-time. They spent summers in Breckenridge, Colorado, jeep trekking and mountain climbing in the company of the Aggie Buddies.
When Tom and his beloved dog Remy weren’t patrolling the streets of Comanche Trace, they could be seen riding the roads of Slideoff Creek Ranch looking for cattle or sitting on the porch with “Grams” and a glass of wine. He always looked forward to his Tuesday investment group, and Friday and Saturday breakfast clubs. On Sundays, he and Donna were in regular attendance at The First Methodist Church.
One of the greatest joys in Tom’s life was the birth of his grandson, Hudson. He promptly proclaimed himself “Big Guy” and the name stuck.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Tom is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Thomas Gregory of San Antonio, Texas; son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Mavis, grandson, Hudson, granddog, Fluffy of Los Angeles, California.
His siblings include sister, Nancy Claver of Grandview, Texas; sister, Kathy and husband, Mark Cox of El Paso, Texas; brother, Frank and wife, Zee of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2023 at The First Methodist Church, Kerrville, Texas.
Donations may be made in remembrance of Tom Hillin to The First Methodist Church, Kerrville.
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