He was born July 23, 1947 in Soddy Daisey to Frances and Robert Hillis. He was a graduate of Soddy Daisey High School and Tennessee Tech in 1969 with a B.S. in History and a Masters in Guidance & Counseling. On June 17, 1972 he married the former Claudia Jane Burton in Nashville, TN. Lonnie was employed by Beaman Pepsi for almost 20 years as their Human Resource and Vending Director. He was an avid gardener.
Lonnie is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Claudia Burton Hillis, their son, Seth Burton Hillis and his wife, Michelle and their son, Jamison Cooper Hillis. A celebration of life service will be held 2:30 pm, Monday, April, 2018 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home with a gathering of friends from 1:30 until service time. Please visit Claudia and/or Seth’s Facebook Page or the online obituary www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com
