Ted "Papaw" Hilton, age 94 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born August 5, 1928 in Knoxville, TN. Through the years Ted owned and operated a grocery store and 2 nutritional shops in Knoxville. Ted had a passion for health and helping others. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, leaving them a legacy of wisdom.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lula L. Hilton; father, Jim Hilton; sister, Joyce Duvall; brother, Charles Hilton (Bobbie); nephew, Rusty Hilton; daughter, Linda Ware; and son, Richard Hilton.
Ted leaves behind son, Jack R. Hilton (Marilyn); granddaughter, Stacie Hall (Steve); great-grandsons, Parker Hall and Peyton Hall; nephews: Robby Hilton, Gary Hilton, Jackie Hilton; and niece, Betty Hitchcock.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, with a funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM, Roy Braden officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM at Berry Funeral Home Wednesday, June 14, 2023 to proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Hilton family.
