To be sure, Vans life is a testament to all that is good and worthy about our profession. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. He joined the Navy in 1941 and He was a deeply kind soul who rarely was judgmental. Arrangements are with Starbuck- Lind Mortuary. RAINSVILLE Michael Anthony Hilley, 42, (formerly of Rainsville area) passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Indiana.Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CDT today at It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. A native of Alabama, he had served his country in the Navy before returning to Anniston to work at the Standard Foundry. Michael "Mikey" James Hilley, age 30, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. In his own unobtrusive manner, when Van walked the halls of our courthouses, he commanded respect, probably because he showed same to others, as much for courtroom staff and employees as the judges themselves. Van G. Hilley was voted one of the Top 10 lawyers in San Antonio by his peers in the Scene in San Antonio 2005 magazine poll and had been a Texas Super Lawyer since 2003. Charles Hilley and Rev. A celebration of life service for Michael Mikey Hilley, 56, of Lompoc, will be held at the Lompoc Cemetery Pavilion at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009. I am humbled, honored and inspired to have shared so much of my life with such a special lawyer and cherished friend. A vindicated Sergeant Meisner, flanked by his young lawyers. His greatest passion was his Harley Davidson's, he could build them better than any store bought model and he rode shootin' the gap with his throttle WFO. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Haigwood Baptist Church with burial Frank Hilley was 45 years old in the spring of 1975. We know that care, compassion, and understanding are needed during this difficult time, and we show these things to each of the families that entrust us to serve them in their time of need, 2226 Main St. ShilohRainsville, Alabama 35986, Phone : (256) 638-2700Fax : (256) 638-3488. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Our first trial as partners was a federal cocaine conspiracy prosecution against a nice San Antonio Police Sergeant, named Jim Meisner in Fred Shannons court. Frank was the son of Clarence and Carrie Hilley. Family will receive visitors after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Died July 26, 2011. 19, 2009. A celebration of life service for Michael Mikey Hilley, 56, of Lompoc, will be held at the Lompoc Cemetery Pavilion at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Loving companion of Sheri Kury. Please check back for obituary and service details. Visit snowsmacon.com to express condolences. Sisters, Freeda and Jewel, Two children, Michael, and Carol. San Antonio Bar Association, 2002 2003. I am not sure that our association did much for Van or his reputation, but there can be little doubt that he complimented me and my practice. Burial will be private. Frustrated with my persistence, Judge Garcia motioned for me to approach the bench, and gesturing with his middle finger extended in my direction, he suggested: Heres a ruling on your motion!, I sheepishly looked down at Maurice, his court reporter, asking politely: May I have the record reflect that it appears the Court has overruled my objection. The Judge, without missing a lick, retorted: You can have the record reflect whatever the f__k you like, but when I tell you to move along, you move along, counsel! Years later Van asked Maurice what he had typed when the Judge did those untoward things to his partner. I will never forget, the two of us, standing on either side of Fred Durrough, as Judge Dial uttered those chilling words: I hereby direct that the warden of the Texas Department of Corrections pass a current of electricity through your body until you are dead. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. As might be expected, all of the witnesses were in the bathroom when the shooting occurred. CHAD HILLEY OBITUARY. Perhaps that explains why Van and I never had a written or even an oral partnership agreement. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Marion Carson II; her brother, Horace Laurens McSwain III of Macon, GA; and her niece Suzanne Victoria McSwain of St. Louis, MO. Mr. Hilley believed that a lawyer should be available to his clients to assist them in their time of greatest despair. Age 24, February 23, 2008. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Dr. Gloria Hilley McSwain of Macon, GA and her nieces: Dr. Mary Virginia McSwain of Bethlehem, PA and Lauren Hilley McSwain of New York, NY. Hippo said fine and turned to opposing counsel, asking how much time he needed. God speed my Brother. Mike MICHAEL "MIKE" HILLEY, 56, of Lompoc, who died Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Not long after, Van and I partnered with my Dad in a firm that had a 70-plus-year history here at the Tower Life Building. WebMr. Mr. Hilley was preceded in death by his Parents (Minnie Bell and Mabrey Hilley, (Wyatt Hiley and Johnnie Hilley. Burial will be private. She was elected to be a member of the Executive Council of the Board of Trustees of the SACS Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Harold McFee Hilley born November 6, 1920 in Casey Springs, Georgia went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2007 at the age of 86. I am truly saddened to learn of my cousin Mike's passing. The first terminated in a mistrial and the second resulted in conviction and imposition of a sentence of death. January 3, 1967 April 30, 2019. If you need legal advice, then retain an attorney to discuss the facts of your case. He is survived by his two brothers, Frank & Sam Hilley, only daughter Kym Hilley-Seaman (Marmolejo), only grandson Layne Hilley and several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and his awesome biker brothers! Mike passed away due to cancer on March 17th, 2009 at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center. His counsel was constantly being sought by colleagues, not just fellow lawyers, but judges, politicians, clients and their families. Van and I would spend hours sitting on piles of discarded mattresses with our client, preparing for the first two of Freds four jury trials. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Beloved partner, Van G. Hilley (1946-2016) served as President of the San Antonio Bar Association. Web1976 Michael and his wife, Teri, moved in with Marie in order to help care for Lucille, who had become ill. He will truly be missed. Day in and day out, for almost forty years, Van never failed to earn my trust and respect. Survivors- (daughters) Samantha Nally, Melissa Nally; (sons) Zachary Nally and Michael Nally; (sister) Rhonda Price; (brothers) Larry Hilley, Douglas Hilley, and Roger Hilley; The household began to receive anonymous, threatening notes written in crude, childish handwriting. WebFind Michael Hilley obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com. Burial will follow in the Adjoining Cemetery with W.T. May your memories bring you comfort. Tara Garden Christopher Chris Michael Hilley, age 52, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Baptist South Hospital Resisting our efforts to introduce this rather cumbersome item into evidence, Judge Garcia repeatedly refused to rule on my proffer, insisting that I move along. Not that I needed additional encouragement, but Van elbowed me, insisting that I was entitled to a ruling on my proffer and objection. Mass of Christian Burial held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023 at Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Becker with Fr. At the conclusion of evidence, Van, correctly sensing that the judge was about to deny our motion, suggested that I argue vigorously. Although the firm practices in criminal defense, Mr. Hilley also handled family law and probate matters. Dr. Carson received the Distinguished Alumna Award from St. Marys School. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Oct 5, 2019 Auby Hilley CALHOUN FALLS Auby Gene Hilley, 88, of Calhoun Falls died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. We have also added a new and talented young associate, John Hunter to our firm and are very proud that Vans able Son, Derek, and his partner, Carlos Solis, continue to share our space. A Celebration of life will be held at Madison Presbyterian Church in Madison, GA on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. She was editor of a refereed mathematics journal. Published on April 23, 2023 - Page 4. George Franckiewicz, 76, of Wapwallopen died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Many of Vans cases were pro bono for friends, relatives of fellow lawyers and judges. Christopher Michael Hilley. In 1983, Judge Adrien Spears asked Van and I to represent his courtroom deputys father, the elected Sheriff in Brady, Texas who was charged with perjury before a State grand jury. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. Mike passed away due to cancer on March 17th, 2009 at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Our Client, Nick Carr, Surrounded by his legal team. Hilley attended Key West High School in Florida and NYA Business School in Ocala, Florida. Published by Lompoc Record on Mar. Please check back for obituary and service details. San Antonio Bar Association, 1999 2000. With all that legal talent in the courtroom, it was my partner who served as the stabilizing force, patiently absorbing, digesting and evaluating every witness testimony, befriending the courtroom personnel, and endearing himself to every juror. Please check back for obituary and service details. Michael Kellogg officiating for Wanda J. Mr. Michael Hilley,age 42, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Northlake Hospital in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Carson was a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and of the Board of Visitors of St. Marys School in Raleigh, NC. Vans the good-looking one on the right! Snow's Memorial Chapel Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Dear son of William (Debra) Hilley and Janice Family will receive visitors after the service in the Fellowship Hall. MICHAEL HILLEY OBITUARY. We never even discussed the fact that we never had a discussion about money. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. One of the greats has left us behind. Michael was born December 25, 1990 in Fairfax, Virginia As a credit to Vans hard work, both our families have continued to receive smoked turkeys every Christmas ever since. In fact, we never discussed money or how to divide same. The Instead of the expected accolades for our pro bono performance, Judge Spears promptly denied our requested continuance, directing us to be ready for trial the following Wednesday. Notwithstanding that our client was a white Anglo Saxon male, after several days of hearings, the indictments were dismissed for systemic underrepresentation of Hispanics on their grand juries, and the case was transferred to Laredo on a change of venue, much to the chagrin of the local constabulary. Federal Courts, San Antonio Division, Chairman, Scene in SA Monthly, San Antonios Best Lawyers as recognized by BL Rankings, 2004 2006. Look inside to read what others have shared. *the family will receive friends from 5 till 9pm (Friday). A 1944 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Mrs. Scott was formerly employed with the Calhoun Falls Post Office and As a result, our client got both an acquittal and a hearing aid, and our investigator at the time, Sammy Miller, got a bride, Meisners lovely daughter Jo. Not that Brother Burnett was not a better lawyer drunk than any Ive ever seen sober, but I truly believe it was Vans honest insight and thoughtful perseverance that insured our client had the pleasure of walking out of that courtroom with his lawyers, when all the shouting was over. Mike was born to his late father Sam Hilley, and his surviving mother Alice Hilley on March 27th 1952 in Glendale, CA. Van and I spent most of the night after the jury acquitted our client, huddled in the Sheriffs holdover while the deceaseds family circled the courthouse in menacing pickup trucks. Snow's Memorial Chapel Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was Professor of Mathematics at Georgia Perimeter and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The essence of any successful partnership is trust and respect for one another. I have more discussions about money with my wife than I ever had with my law partner. Van Hilley practiced in the State and Federal Courts of Texas for over 35 years. In those days lawyers had to meet with their clients in the janitors utilitys closet at the old Bexar County Jail. * Funeral will be held at 2pm-Saturday, July 30, 2011 from the Haigwood Mike graduated from Lompoc High School in 1971. Dr. Carson was a Fulbright recipient in Germany. She also received the Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award from SAACSCOC and the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award from Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. MICHAEL HILLEY OBITUARY. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Maurice replied, with fingers typing the air: Denied.. Dr. Carson was President of South Georgia State College and at retirement was named President Emerita. As his elementary school best friend "Grego" saysthe short journey Mikey had was fun filled and more exciting than most experience in a century. Van would stay up late coaching me through weeks of difficult examinations, while Warren closed the hotel bar every evening. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Christopher Michael Hilley (Jacksonville, Florida), born in Dallas, Texas, who passed away on April 30, 2019 at the Arrangements are pending at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. I like to flatter myself into thinking that Van took some pleasure in my self-righteous folly, but what I know is that my long-time partner gave me what meager respect I was able to garner. Dearest father of Jeremy. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. A Celebration of life will be held at Madison Presbyterian Church in Madison, GA on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. WebFrank was the son of Clarence and Carrie Hilley. Please share a memory of Michael to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. She was President of the Junior League of DeKalb County. She was employed at Naval Air Station, Boca Chica, Florida and Naval He was known for his vibrant sense of humor, love of adventure, and unwavering With his familys permission we are retiring his jersey and keeping his name, while adding that of our new partner, Cynthia Orr. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Mike Michael Dulaney Tilley, 31,of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, died August 29, 2022 in New York, New York. U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1993, J.D., from the University of Texas School of Law, Austin in 1970, B.A., from the University of Texas at Austin, With Honors, 1968, Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyer as recognized by Thomson Reuters, 2003-. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Tara Garden Chapel is Van spent days prepping a researcher at the new medical school, who testified that there was little probability that the good Sergeant could have overheard the recorded drug-conversations between the snitch and the undercover agents. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. She earned a BS from the University of Georgia and a Masters and Ph.D. from Georgia State University---all in mathematics education. WebVan G. Hilley was voted one of the Top 10 lawyers in San Antonio by his peers in the Scene in San Antonio 2005 magazine poll and had been a Texas Super Lawyer since 2003. Particularly memorable was the bullet hole left in the La Salle County Courthouse wall by an irate brother of the deceased, who fortunately missed our client and his counsel as we ascended the stairs for a pretrial hearing. She chaired college accreditation committees for SACSCOC and for the New England Association of Colleges and Schools. The prosecutor stated that he would like 10 minutes, as well. WebMichael"Mikey" James Hilley, age 30, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. Professional Associations and Memberships: Disclaimer: We created this website to give you general information about a variety of criminal offenses and possible defenses that might apply to those charges. He married Marie Frazier in May 1951, while on leave from the Navy. San Antonio Bar Association, 2000 2001. More important than Vans skillful advocacy was his solid temperament and wisdom, which served as constant support to everyone at our firm. Together, Van and I toiled long and hard developing and litigating a challenge to the pick-a-pal method of grand jury selection, so prevalent in our fair State at the time. The only prideful thing I ever observed about my partner was the love of his family; his bride, Connie, son, Derek, and daughter Kara. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. His battle with cancer was more than courageous for over 7 years. Tara Garden Chapel is Michael A. Hilley, 42, of Gary, Ind., formerly of this area, passed away Tuesday. She spent an academic year as a Fellow of the American Council of Education. When I began my argument, Hippo stated that he thought he understood the issues and was prepared to rule (after all, it was fast approaching lunchtime, a near sacred ritual in the 144th). It was bitter hell for all who loved him and there are many. The following Monday morning, Van and I appeared before Judge Spears in his elegant ceremonial courtroom in the old Federal Courthouse across from the Alamo.
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