Photo courtesy of Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home - Henderson
Henderson, Kentucky
Feb 24, 1957 – Feb 25, 2016
Tom Hilbert, 59, Henderson, passed away after an extensive battle with prostate cancer at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center surrounded by family and friends.
Tom was born on February 24, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, but spent most of his adult life in the Evansville, Indiana, area where he worked primarily in media productions. He was an adoring husband, proud father, and beloved grandfather whose kindness and humor brought smiles to those who knew him. A lover of the outdoors, fishing, music, reading, and trivia, he was an adventurer and a true Renaissance man.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Susan McVicar; three children, Heather Carroll of Newburgh and Dr. Erick Hilbert and his wife, Sara, and Stuart Hilbert and his wife, Annie, both of Noblesville, Indiana; two stepchildren, Joseph Emery and Anna Leigh McVicar, both of Henderson; his parents, Leslie and Joan Hilbert of Bristol, Virginia, and Marilyn Sue and Howard Gongwer of Richmond, Indiana; two brothers, Dan Hilbert and his wife, Linda, of Batesville, Indiana, and Joe Hilbert and his wife, Stephanie, of Richmond, Indiana; two sisters, Nancy Beaman and her husband, Pete, of Richmond, Indiana, and Emily Hilbert of Newburgh; and eight grandchildren.
Friends and family are welcome to gather in remembrance from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home, 604 Center Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 South Green Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420.
Praying for your family through this difficult time. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to meet your family. You are all in my thoughts.
Lisa
March 02, 2016 | Evansville, IN
So very sorry to hear this. Tom was a great guy to work with. Very creative, funny and would do anything he could to help out.
Guy Hall
February 26, 2016
Your dad was so kind to me when I first moved back in to town. I really enjoyed working with him. He always made me laugh with his goofy jokes and stories. He was also quite the dancer! I know he loved you all so much and I know how much you will miss him. I hope you can find comfort in all of the happy memories that you have of him. We are sorry that we can't be with you tomorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Meghann Herrenbruck
February 26, 2016
We were so saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I was his 9th grade basketball coach at Pleasant View Jr. High in Richmond, IN. I enjoyed both coaching Tom on the basketball floor and teaching him in the classroom. He was a fine young man. Our condolences to his family.
David & Janet Fairchild
February 26, 2016 | Richmond, IN
The couple of times I had the honor to meet Tommy it was an honor. He was always much better behaved than the stories his sisters told about him!
To you all, he was a good man and he improved the lives of so many. For Emily, Cam, Meg, Stuart and all their crew, I know you will give him a glorious send off.
For everyone, keep him close in your memories and your heart.
Peace to you
Tamara (Price) Arment
February 25, 2016 | Fairborn, OH
Thinking of you and your family at this time. Tom was a great guy. Keep his memories close to your heart. Sorry I cannot be there for you all.
Joyce Lindsay
February 25, 2016 | Henderson, KY
May God give you all peace and comfort as you cherish the memories of your precious loved one. Gary and Marshelle Condon
Gary Condon
February 25, 2016 | Troy, OH
Stuart,Erick,Sam,and Heather your Dad/husband loved you all so much,rejoice that he's no longer in pain and always believe that we will all be together again .Stephanie and I wish we could be there very much. All our love
Joe Hilbert
February 25, 2016 | Richmond, IN
My prayers to all the people Tom touched in his life. May you find strength, grace and peace in his memory.
Mark McVicar
February 25, 2016 | Henderson, KY