Charles K. Hilts

Mr. Charles K.
Hilts
COLUMBIA CENTER
Mr. Charles K. Hilts, 61, of Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly at his home, with his beloved wife at his side, on May 23, 2014. He is the husband of Ann (Casler) Hilts. They were married on October 3, 1975, a loving union of 38 years. He was born in Ilion, NY, on October 8, 1952, a son of the late Elwood and Ann Hilts. Charles went to school in Mohawk, NY, and later served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged in 1972. He was a Disabled American Veteran. The most important thing for Chuck was spending time with his family. He was an excellent family cook. Chuck enjoyed westerns, collecting (He was a true "American Picker"), antiques, refinishing furniture, fishing and camping. He could fix anything that you put in front of him and had a passion for riding his motorcycle and hunting. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ann L. Hilts; his daughters, Jennifer and her husband, Carl Depo, of Raleigh, NC, Nellie Hilts, of Utica, and Bethany and her husband, Derek Miller, of Marlboro, VT; sons, Charles K. Hilts, II, of Richfield Springs, and Ben Hilts, of Utica; grandchildren, Caitlyn Hilts, Allie Depo, Charles K. Hilts, III, Hailee Hilts and K.C. Depo; his brothers, Elwood (Neva) Hilts, Robert (Juanita) Hilts, John (Robin) Hilts, Donald (Michelle) Hilts and Richard (Ruth) Hilts; sisters, Marilyn Murphy, Bev Fike and Carlotta (Cap) Fuller; sister-in-law, Kathleen Hilts; and many special nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws. He was predeceased by brothers, Ronald and William Hilts, and sister, Shirley Gay. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, May 28, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and the funeral by Reverend David Zoeckler at 5 p.m., both at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road (Main Street), Ilion, NY. Interment will take place at a later date at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer, where full military rites will be accorded. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Charles, or add to his online memorial, may go to: www.eneafamily.com