Eric L. Hillmon

Eric Hillmon was born in Columbus Ohio on March 3,1964 to the union of John O. Hillmon. and Barbara J. (Brown) Hillmon. Eric was a product of the Columbus Public School System and a graduate from Columbus Alternative High School and he attended Columbus State University here in the heart of the city. He was a devoted Father and loved his son dearly and he loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. Eric was very compassionate and his whole life’s work was advocacy for others. He was very loving and passionate about his family, friends and loved ones and enjoyed speaking to them daily. He loved to listen to and sing gospel music and he loved the Lord.

On the early morning of Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Eric was called home to his final place of rest. Only GOD knows the day and the hour He picks someone to join Him and give them the gift of eternal life with no more suffering. Although our hearts and flesh hurt with his departure here from Earth, any suffering for Eric is no longer.

Eric is preceded in death by his Father, John O. Hillmon, and Brother, John Phillip Hillmon; his Paternal Grandparents Ardene and Isolene Hillmon, Maternal Grandfather Thomas E. Brown; uncles, Glen Brown, Thomas Brown Jr. Don J Brown and Phillip Lindsey; Aunts Barbara Lindsey, Geraldine Abercrombie and Arlene Black.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his Loving Mother Barabara J. (Brwon) Hillmon and his only Son, Devin L. Hillmon; Maternal Grandmother Margaret M. Brown; Brother, Michael T. Hillmon and Sister, Inez M. (Vance) Valentine; Maternal Aunts Victoria (James) Maddox, Linda (Dallas) Smith, Darlene (Donald) Turner, and Uncle John Brown; Special Nieces and Nephews, John O. Rice, LaToya M. Brewer, Danielle Hillmon, Domonique Hillmon, Lashawn (Kachina) Rice, Audrianna Houston Hillmon; fourteen Grandchildren, a loving host of close cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, loved ones and friends that will truly miss him forever more.

PUBLIC WALKTHROUGH Visitation 12:00 PM-1:30 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.