Willie J. HILTON

Friendship Baptist Church Family and to the entire Hilton family. My wife and I just received the news of our beloved bishop's passing. We were so delighted to have met the bishop and to have him in our lives for the short time we were living in Newport News. He definately was an inspiration to our family and we will miss him dearly. Heaven is rejoicing because he lived the life that he preached. We were not perfect but he always instilled in us that we were in the "right place" (church that...

Hilton and Friendship Baptist Church Families...THANK YOU for sharing Bishop Hilton with people like me; once lost and searching, not knowing what I was looking for, but needing. God sent me to Friendship, where I found leadership, mentorship, and above all God's presence in my beloved Bishop Hilton. I'm so thankful and greatful to have met such a wonderful, caring, and fatherly man and to still call Friendship "home". My trips back to VA/Friendship won't be the same with him. He will be...

Beverly and Family,
I did not ever get to meet Rev. Hilton, but heard lots of wonderful comments about him. It is very evident how he loved his family and church. He made such an indelible impression upon you and the community.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to each of you at the passing of Rev. Hilton. I pray for your comfort as you journey on without his physical presence, but the faith to know that he at peace in his eternal resting place.
Be encouraged and blessed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Dr.B.and all of the Hilton family. It has been such an honor to even be able to say that I knew Bishop.I have ofetn wished that I was truly his daughtor . Bishop was a humble but strong man. I have never met anyone like him. I became fastenated with him from the fist time I walked into Friendship and he was teaaching on how to live life Gods way and not mans way. I feel as if a part of me has been cut away, but I know that I will get that part back if I live right. Bishop taught us how to...

To Dr. Beverly Ashburn and the Friendship Family.
When I heard the news of Rev Hilton's passing, I could only rejoice in my heart, because I know he's shouting in Heaven. He prepared us for this day long ago. He was a man of wisdow, love, and much happiness. Rev and Sis Hilton,and Friendship Baptist Church will always be a part of me and my sons. He will be missed, but he is alright. I love you all and I'm praying for you and the Church family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Respectfully, Tony,...

May God bless you and your family , I am praying for you . LIFT up your heads to GOD him will keep you .

To the Hilton Family, words cannot express how I felt when I got the news concerning Bishop's passing. He was truely an AWESOME Man of God and made a tremendous impact on my spiritual walk. From his sermons, bible studies, and open talks he was ALWAYS about God's business. For that my family and I are forever grateful having served under him while in VA. We will all miss him however, he left us in good hands by ALWAYS pointing us to Christ. Bro Laron, Dia, and Azsha (The Washingtons) FBC...

May the presence of the Lord God Almighty, continue to dwell , rule and abide with Our Family.....with the fondest of memories.....Larry Hilton