Sonny was born on March 22, 1938 in Campbell County, VA, a son of late Sallie W. and Ernest S. Hillsman. He started in the construction business as a brick layer at the age of 14. He retired from Bat Masonary Co.
Sonny is survived by his son, Brian Hillsman; two step-daughters: Kim Rivera, and Marty Lipscomb; his two sisters: Barbara H. Wilson and Judith H. Durham; and three grandchildren: Brady Hillsman, Brittany Hillsman, and Bailey Hillsman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Leffler Community Cemetery, on Leesville Road across from Langhorne Chapel, with Rev. Dee Weaver officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at Sonny’s Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 434-845-0973, cancer.org, or Hospice of the Hills, 3000 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, 434-200-3204.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.
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