Curtis Hillman, Sr.

Glover Funeral Home

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Posted by: Glover Funeral Home
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Date: Jun 19 2019 4:19 PM

Curtis Leon Hillman, Sr., a resident of Dothan, Alabama, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  He was 72.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 in the chapel at First United Methodist Church in Dothan, AL with Reverend Allie Freeman officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

Curtis was born October 6, 1946 in Massachusetts.  Curtis was a 1966 graduate of Dothan High School.  He was a Vietnam War veteran, where he earned a Purple Heart for his service.   Curtis spent many years at Farley Nuclear Plant and retired as the chief of security. 

After retirement, Curtis was an avid outdoorsman. He completed his first trek of the Appalachian Trail in 1998 but would return many times to this trail.  He also bicycled from California to Florida, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Florida Trail, kayaked the Missouri River, and canoed the Mississippi River.  By all accounts, the trail name “Wolfhound” is still spoken of in many hiking circles.  He was most alive and happy when planning his numerous adventures, walking the trails, or regaling people with stories of his travels. 

Curtis was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Hillman, Sr., and his brother, Robert Hillman, Jr.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Darlene Hillman, of Dothan, AL; his children: Curtis Hillman, Jr. (Michelle) of Abbeville, AL; Sarah Hillman Whitman (Shawn) of Tallahassee, FL; Ashley Wilson of Tallahassee, FL; sister, Deborah Hillman of Saint Louis, MO; nephews, Robert Hillman, III (Terri) of Dothan, AL and Heath Hillman; niece, Crystal Moeglin Burns (Tyler) of Saint Louis, MO; five grandchildren; and lifelong best friend, Larry McKay of Dothan, AL. 

Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

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