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D. Keith Hilts

1935 - 2026

D. Keith Hilts obituary, 1935-2026

BORN

1935

DIED

2026

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Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill

8510 Staples Mill Rd

Richmond, Virginia

UPCOMING SERVICE

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Mar. 13, 2026

11:00 a.m.

Bliley's - Staples Mill

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D. Hilts Obituary

D. Keith Hilts

June 6, 1935 - February 28, 2026

Keith Hilts, 90, of Henrico, Va., went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2026. He is preceded into heaven by his parents, Winston and Laura Hilts; and brothers, Jerry Hilts and Ken Hilts. Keith is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolyn W. Hilts; daughter, Tracy Jones (Wes); grandson, Evan Hilts Jones; sister-in-law, Helma Hilts; nephew, Ron Hilts; and niece, Angela Hilts.

Born in Ontario, Canada, Keith immigrated to the U.S. in the 1960's, though he remained a very proud Canadian citizen his whole life. He had a long career of over 30 years with the Fidelity Bankers Life Insurance Company, which was headquartered in Richmond, Va.

Keith was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the team he chose when he settled down in the U.S., and had been loyal ever since. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and was proud of both his daughter, and especially his grandson.

The family will celebrate Keith at 11 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Bliley's Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. For condolences, see www.blileys.com.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 8, 2026.

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