Antonio Leon Hilt's Obituary
Antonio Leon Hilt was born on December 27, 1973 to parents Clarence Leon Hilt, Jr. and Shirley Hilt, in Chattanooga Tennessee. He attended Chattanooga High School and later went on to receive his Associate degree from Chattanooga State Technical Community College. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ester Pryor, Fred Pryor, Jr., and Gwendolyn Strickland. Antonio passed away January 19, 2024 at his residence. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hilt; brothers, Nicholas Hilt and Leandre Hilt, both of Nashville, Tennessee; sister, Elizabeth (Steven) Gaffrey of San Diego, California; uncles, William Leak, Timothy Hilt, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee; aunts, Cynthia Leak, Evelyn Grimes, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee; niece, Luna Hilt; nephews, Myles Hilt, Caden Davidson; special cousins, Barbara Mathews and Amy Wood. Antonio will lie-in-state on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. His graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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