Walter “Buddy” Hillman

Walter “Buddy” Hillman passed away on March 22, 2017, in Beaufort, SC. He was born in Staten Island, NY where he met his wife, Edith J. King. Bud and Edith moved to Marlboro, NJ where they raised their three children. After retirement in 1997 they settled in Bluffton, SC. Bud was an avid hockey fan and never missed a Devils game. He was always fascinated with and enjoyed trying out the latest technology. He was proud of his service in the US Navy during WWII and delighted in sharing how life was in those days to anyone who was interested. After retiring from Exxon, he worked in real estate and then on the sets of Sesame Street and the Electric Company during the shows’ early years. He was a proud parent of a son, Robert Hillman (Lakewood, NJ), daughters, Nancy Harlow (Pueblo, CO), and Karen Paradiso (St Augustine, FL) and his six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 66 years, Edith, a brother, John E. Hillman of Miami as well as many loving nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Island Hospice and Compassus Hospice for their loving care and support through Bud’s last life’s journey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter Hillman’s name to Compassus Hospice, 10911 N. Jacob Smart Blvd., Suite B, Ridgeland, SC 29936. A graveside funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Arrangements are under the care of Sauls Funeral Home, Bluffton, SC.