Celebrating the life of
Stacy Butcher Hillman, Jr.
June 12, 1933 - February 17, 2010
Stacy Butcher Hillman, Jr., 76, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 after returning from a trip to Mississippi with family and friends. He was born June 12, 1933 in Paulsboro, New Jersey to the late Stacy B. Hillman, Sr. and Edna Eastlack Hillman. Stacy retired as the Chef from the old Desoto Hilton Hotel and also from National Gypsum Corporation. He was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Mr. Hillman was a Chef to many and loved to cook for family and friends especially on Sunday when there could be as many as 25 people at his home enjoying his food. He also loved to cook and deliver crab soup around Savannah to many friends that where always grateful to be thought of by this great Chef.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Claudette DeLoach Hillman, of Savannah, two daughters, Leigh Krebs-Tuten and her husband Rob, of Savannah, and Aleen McKie and her husband Robert, of Grays Court, SC, one son, Butch Hillman, and his wife Tina, of Rincon. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Craig Krebs, United States Navy, Jessie Krebs, Robbie Tuten, Seth Hillman, Stacy Leigh Hillman, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with the Reverend Mike Myers officiating.
Active Pallbearers will be Robbie Tuten, Seth Hillman, Craig Krebs, Rob Tuten, Richard Kerstoff, and Lynn Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Kerr and Ted Workman.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you the family of Uncle Stacy. I will always remember him for his smile and all the unique things he cooked for us when you where in town. I will also remember him for all the practical jokes that he pulled. He's at peace now. Love Eileen and Tom
- Eileen Burman, West Deptford, NJ
I worked at Gold Bond the summer of 1984 I think and was honored to work with Stacy. A good worker and one day he brought Crab Soup for all of us and it was fit for a king! It was thoughtful of him to share his skills in the kitchen and we all really appreciated it and told him so. I saw him at the gas station in 2000 or so and told him that crab soup he shared with us would never be forgotten. He was a good man and his efforts on this earth will be rewarded in heaven.
- Joe Coffey, Garden City, GA
Uncle Stacy was a rare soul. I found that even though I had only limited times with him, I loved him very dearly. He is one of the greatest men I ever knew. My condolences to his wife and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
- Paul Hillman, ,
We will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless.
- Greg Higgs, Soperton, GA
I am truly sorry for the loss of Stacey! I loved him too,But we know he is in a better place now. he will be missed by all. Our prayers are wih you all!! If there is anything we can do please call! We love you all and once again, Stacey will be greatly missed!! God Bless!
- KIM & RAY JOHNSTON, SAVANNAH, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you the family of Uncle Stacy. I will always remember him for his smile and all the unique things he cooked for us when you where in town. I will also remember him for all the practical jokes that he pulled. He's at peace now. Love Eileen and Tom
- Eileen Burman, West Deptford, NJ
I worked at Gold Bond the summer of 1984 I think and was honored to work with Stacy. A good worker and one day he brought Crab Soup for all of us and it was fit for a king! It was thoughtful of him to share his skills in the kitchen and we all really appreciated it and told him so. I saw him at the gas station in 2000 or so and told him that crab soup he shared with us would never be forgotten. He was a good man and his efforts on this earth will be rewarded in heaven.
- Joe Coffey, Garden City, GA
Uncle Stacy was a rare soul. I found that even though I had only limited times with him, I loved him very dearly. He is one of the greatest men I ever knew. My condolences to his wife and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
- Paul Hillman, ,
We will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless.
- Greg Higgs, Soperton, GA
I am truly sorry for the loss of Stacey! I loved him too,But we know he is in a better place now. he will be missed by all. Our prayers are wih you all!! If there is anything we can do please call! We love you all and once again, Stacey will be greatly missed!! God Bless!
- KIM & RAY JOHNSTON, SAVANNAH, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
