Jack Eugene Hilton

Jack Eugene Hilton obituary

Jack Eugene Hilton

Jack Hilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huston-Jost Funeral Home - Lebanon on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Jack Eugene Hilton

February 26, 1946 – November 18, 2025

Jack Eugene Hilton, 79, of Lebanon, died, November 18, 2025 in Salem, Oregon.

Jack was born February 26, 1946 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas the son of Jess and Minnie (Hague) Hilton. Jack moved to Oakridge, Oregon as a child where he completed his schooling. He then entered the Navy and following his discharge returned to Oakridge and began working for Pope and Talbot. Following the mills closure he moved to Lebanon and went to work for Pacific Soft in Philomath until retiring in 2012.

Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife Diane, children Cindy Hilton, Melinda Hilton, Angela Andrakin and Patricia Conroy, brother Randy Hilton, sister Barbara Hill, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Private services were held. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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