Robert "Bob" Louis Hillman

Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Louis Hillman (1939-2026) Robert “Bob” Louis Hillman, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 12, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC. Though he lived in many different places throughout his life, Yanceyville, NC, was his adopted home and his personal paradise. Born in Covington, Kentucky on December 5, 1939, to Stanley Levi and Margaret Mildred Hillman, Bob lived a life of extraordinary momentum. A man of many words and even more actions, his energy was unsurpassed; when Bob was in the room, everyone knew it. A pillar of faith and leadership, Bob dedicated over 40 years to the pulpit as the minister of Oakview Church in Yanceyville. His commitment to the community extended well beyond the church walls, as he also served for many years as the Director of the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce. This lifelong legacy of service began in his early 20s when he was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel---a prestigious honor bestowed by the Governor in recognition of his outstanding character and contributions to the Commonwealth. An elite athlete and lifelong sportsman, Bob’s journey began at Coral Gables High School in Florida, where he starred in both baseball and basketball. He went on to play both sports at the collegiate level for the University of West Georgia and continued competing in semi-pro baseball well into his 30s. In Yanceyville, he was legendary “Uncle Bussie,” a coach who poured his heart and soul into his players. His “happy place” was split between the pristine greens of the golf course and the snowy peaks of Montana and Wyoming, where he served as a big game hunting guide. Even in his later years, his competitive spirit never wavered, as he proudly competed in the Senior Olympics for golf. A gifted artist and singer, Bob lived with a vibrant spirit and never wasted a single moment of his eighty-six years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sis Hillman; his sons, Robert Chad Hillman and Terence Scott Hillman; sons-in-law, Frank Hillman and David Navarette. He is also survived by his sister, Mattie Lou Dumas of Leesburg, FL, and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved and admired deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Levi and Margaret Mildred Hillman; his brother, Stanley Hillman; and his sister, Marjorie Fessler. Bob leaves behind a void that can only be filled by the stories of those who loved and admired him. Memorial service information will be announced soon. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville is respectfully serving the Hillman family.

Robert "Bob" Louis Hillman

December 5, 1939 - March 12, 2026