Eric Gabriel Hilton

Eric Gabriel Hilton of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at age 31 in his home.

 Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.

 Eric was born in San Diego, California on February 16, 1993, the son of Joseph Francisco and Donna Lee (Vinyard) Hilton.

 Eric graduated in 2011 from Clairemont High School and went on to Grossmont Community College in San Diego, CA where he obtained his Associates of Science in Automotive Technology in 2015. Eric loved playing video and trading card games. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to Rockabilly/American Rock music. Eric also collected various pop culture memorabilia. He was employed with Beacon and Bridge in downtown Ithaca as a gas station attendant. 

 He is survived by his mother Donna Hilton of Ithaca, MI; his brother Ian Hilton of Albion, MI; and his grandmother Della Hilton of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by assorted aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Hilton, his sister Emily Field, grandfather Jay Hilton and grandfather Robert Vinyard, and grandmother Shellie Vice.

 Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.