Tommy Dean Hilley

Tommy Dean Hilley, 76, of Calhoun Falls, SC, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Thomas C. Hilley and Geraldine Ayers Hilley Britt.

Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He dedicated more than two decades of his career to Greenwood Mills and later retired from Mohawk in Calhoun Falls. Tommy was a valued member of his community and took great pleasure in participating in the Calhoun Falls Annual Yard Sale. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and caring for animals whenever possible.

Tommy is survived by his children; Linka H. Loftis (William) of Calhoun Falls, Amanda H. Dalampasig of Greenwood and Shane Hilley of Abbeville; two brothers, Mike Hilley of Westminster and Ricky Hilley of Calhoun Falls; three sisters, Debra Batson (John) of Belton, Cindy Chrisley of Calhoun Falls and Sherri Kidd of Florida; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Harris Funeral Home, Calhoun Falls Chapel. Funeral services will be 3:00PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the funeral home chapel with military honors. Burial will be in M.J. Dolly Cooper Veteran Cemetery at a late date.

The family is at their respective homes.

Memorial contributions in memory of Tommy may be sent the Abbeville Humane Society, P.O. Box 256, Abbeville, SC 29620.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel, is assisting the Hilley family.