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Hilton Reaves Holdren III

Roanoke, Virginia

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Hilton Reaves Holdren III, 44, died Friday, August 22, 2008. He worked for many years in the Radiology Department at Carilion. He was preceded in death by his father, Hilton R. Holdren Jr.; grandparents, Hilton R. Sr. and Ruth Wheeler Holdren, and Ammon G. and Elizabeth W. Sell. He is survived by...

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Hilton was one of my best friends. I worked with him for 9 years on the 11-7 shift at Community Hospital. We often got into some "real spots", but Hilton was always there and knew what to do.
There was a 20 year age difference between us, but we never had a cross word with each other.
We had a lot of fun when he would come to my house. We would have a few people over to play cards. My brother-in-law always had a real struggle beating Hilton in chess.
I retired in 2004 and I...

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

We are grateful that Reaves passed through our lives. He always brought laughter and joy whenever we saw him. His positive influence on our son will not be forgotten. Ron and Judy Robertson

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Hilton. I will always remember him with a smile. He could always make you laugh and lift up your spirits. he was a wonderful caring person that will be missed, not only by his family but his many friends. We will all miss him very much.

I was so saddened to hear the news of Hilton's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and to all of the people who had the pleasure of working with Hilton. I have so many wonderful memories that come to mind and make me smile now and I'm sure, many years to come. Hilton had such a warm, wonderful smile that was always accompanied by a joke or two. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone and everyone in need. More than anything, I will remember Hilton as...

I will miss Hilton and never forget him. Connie, Hilton, and I would have many laughs and good stories to share on night shift at CRCH ER. Hilton was always like family to me; and going to family picnics and to the lake with Jason & Co. was always a blast. He will always be alive in spirit. Hilton was a very influential part of his community and truly an inspirational friend. I met him 10 years ago and to this day I tell stories about him like it was yesterday. Love you Hilton.

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Reaves death. I apologize for not attending the service as I just found out moments ago. I knew Reaves when I was a little girl. I am Lynn Robertson's niece. During summers and Christmas while visiting my grandparents I was relentlessly picked on by those two. Reaves was a fun character. I just remember how inseparable those boys were in their youth and also into their adulthood. True Friends. I mourn for your loss and share your sorrow. Best...

We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Reeves. I was a classmates of his in the radiation sciences program at VCU. He kept me and the class in stitches with his jokes and pleasant personality.

On behalf of the VCU Department of Radiation Sciences we are sorry for the loss of your son, uncle, brother, and one of our alums.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Hilton's passing. I only knew him a very short time in xray school about eleven years ago. He used to go into the dark room a back way and hide there waiting to jump out to scare the heck out of you. Then he would exit the darkroom laughing, leaving you there to collect yourself. It was funny when he got other people, but when he got me it wasn't funny until after the fact.

I know it must have been such a shock to lose such a loved...