Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mr. Arthur Ralph Hillman

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Arthur Ralph Hillman on August 3, 2020. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 11:00 am at Resthaven Garden of Memory 2284 Candler Road Decatur GA 30032. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug 6, 2020 12 noon-4:00pm at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel.

Deacon Arthur Ralph Hillman is the fourth child of ten siblings. He was born in Hancock County, Georgia to the late Mr. Oscar and Julia Hillman. His parents moved to Warrenton, Georgia where he grew up and was educated in the Warren County school System. During those school years he met the most beautiful woman of his life, the incomparable Evelyn Kinsey, whom he affectionately calls “Lene”. Deacon Hillman moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1956 where he gained employment. After establishing himself in Atlanta, he then went back to Warrenton to marry Evelyn Kinsey, the wife of his dreams. They relocated to Atlanta as husband and wife where they were married for sixty years. They were blessed with four children, Deborah Ann, Willie Ralph, Kerr Aneta, and Perry Lee Hillman. Deacon Hillman worked multiple jobs to provide for his family needs. He retired from Sherwin Williams in 1994 as a painter-engineer. He was a family man, who enjoyed and loved his family. As a father and grandfather, he and his wife would have family gatherings on special holidays with his children and grandchildren. The fellowship between family members was joyous as love permeated those special times. Oh, and who can forget the “Grace” that he gave which was sometimes a bit long while some family members’ stomachs were growling. Deacon Hillman, most of all, had a strong faith in God. His conversations were always Christ centered as he shared the love of Jesus with his family members and others in whom he came in contact. He was ordained September 22, 1974, as a Deacon of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church by the late Reverend Homer M. Smith. As a Deacon, he ministered and served Christian communion to the sick and shut-in after regular church hours. He served as a Sunday school teacher for twenty-five years. Additionally, he served as a Church Trustee, Mount Sinai Male chorus member, choir member, church soloist, and served on the Church Finance committee. Deacon Hillman, along with his wife, devoted their lives to Christian service. His family and friends will always remember him as a man who devoted his life in the service of the Lord and as a generous and kind spirited man. Deacon Hillman was preceded in death by his brothers Walter, Johnny, and Edgar Hillman. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Hillman; four children, Deborah Ann (Tyrone) Adams, Willie Ralph (Cheryl) Hillman, Perry Lee Hillman and Kerr Aneta Hillman; four grandchildren; Karlisa Shenise Adams, Willie Ralphael Hillman, Bianca Denise Hillman, and Martez Demario Hillman; sisters, Mary Vaughn, Ann Wyatt, Hattie Heard, Ruby (Felton) Poole, and Rose Williams; youngest brother, John Larry (Mamie) Hillman, and a host of other family members and friends.

Guest Book

My deepest condolences to the Hillman family. Deacon Hillman will be greatly missed...Cassandra Minnifield

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To The Hillman's family, our condolences to your family during this most difficult time. We have loved and respected Deacon Hillman as an awesome man of God and devoted servant at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church for decades. He truly loved the Word of God and singing the hymns of Zion. Thanks for sharing him with all of us. I am sure God has greeted him at the gate with a resounding "WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT." I am also sure he and my daddy are singing in that heavenly choir about now. We will remember to keep all of you in our prayers. Good Bless and Keep You, Deborah Minnifield Banks and Family (Doug, Deborah, Kristin & Kimberly)

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Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. My sincerest sympathy for your loss. Rest in peace, My brother, Deacon Hillman. Deacon Jerome Sanders

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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Rest in Heaven Deacon Hillman.... Diana M. Carter-Sanders

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To the Hillman's Family, Mrs. Hillsman and Family, My sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. Praying for you. With Sincere Love and Sympathy, Schyla Jackson (Minnifield)

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May God Bless and keep you in His care, and give you Peace and Blessings. With Deep Sympathy, Jackie Colbert

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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