San Antonio Bar Association, 1998 1999. As his elementary school best friend "Grego" saysthe short journey Mikey had was fun filled and more exciting than most experience in a century. The prosecutor stated that he would like 10 minutes, as well. Age 24, February 23, 2008. San Antonio Bar Association, 2000 2001. May your memories bring you comfort. An attorney-client relationship will arise between you and our firm only if we specifically agree to act for you. Charles Hilley and Rev. 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. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Mr. Hilley was preceded in death by his Parents (Minnie Bell and Mabrey Hilley, (Wyatt Hiley and Johnnie Hilley. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Michael Dulaney Tilley, 31,of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, died August 29, 2022 in New York, New York. Family will receive visitors after the service in the Fellowship Hall. January 3, 1967 April 30, 2019. Tara Garden She was editor of a refereed mathematics journal. She served on the Board of Directors of the Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology and the Advisory Board of Phi Theta Kappa International. He served as a Texas State Bar Board of Director and also was a Chairman of the United States District Court Magistrate Selection Committee for the San Antonio Division, and was a member of the Bexar County Appellate Public Defender Review Committee. Hilley attended Key West High School in Florida and NYA Business School in Ocala, Florida. I have more discussions about money with my wife than I ever had with my law partner. 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 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! WebMr. 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. He was known for his vibrant sense of humor, love of adventure, and unwavering Van and I defended a local Justice of the Peace on federal murder charges before Judge Sessions to a hung jury alongside Warren Burnett and Frank Maloney, who jointly represented Mikes co-defendant. Vans the good-looking one on the right! The Judge finally relented and asked how much time I needed. WebFrank was the son of Clarence and Carrie Hilley. If you need legal advice, then retain an attorney to discuss the facts of your case. George Franckiewicz, 76, of Wapwallopen died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 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. 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. It was bitter hell for all who loved him and there are many. 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. 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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Snow's Memorial Chapel Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. 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. Dearest father of Jeremy. Mike Web1976 Michael and his wife, Teri, moved in with Marie in order to help care for Lucille, who had become ill. 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. Michael was born December 25, 1990 in Fairfax, Virginia to Doug and Cinde Tilley. WebMichael"Mikey" James Hilley, age 30, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. Van would stay up late coaching me through weeks of difficult examinations, while Warren closed the hotel bar every evening. As we move in different directions in life sometimes there is a distance other than just miles and for that I do have regret. In 1987 we were hired by an Eagle Pass developer who was charged with bribing the local School District president to purchase our clients building with the Districts public funds. The information on this website does NOT constitute legal advice and you may not rely on it as such. WebMichael "Mikey" James Hilley, age 30, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. Maurice replied, with fingers typing the air: Denied.. As might be expected, all of the witnesses were in the bathroom when the shooting occurred. Day in and day out, for almost forty years, Van never failed to earn my trust and respect. Christopher Michael Hilley. Dr. Carson received the Distinguished Alumna Award from St. Marys School. After a week-long trial, the jury acquitted Sheriff Weatherman late Friday night. Look inside to read what others have shared. He will truly be missed. San Antonio Bar Association, 1999 2000. 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. As a credit to Vans hard work, both our families have continued to receive smoked turkeys every Christmas ever since. The only prideful thing I ever observed about my partner was the love of his family; his bride, Connie, son, Derek, and daughter Kara. Sisters, Freeda and Jewel, Two children, Michael, and Carol. San Antonio Bar Association, 2001 2002. San Antonio Bar Association, 1982 1983. Published on April 23, 2023 - Page 4. Obituary Auby Gene Hilley, 88, of Calhoun Falls died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. 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. Midtrial an argument ensued about the direction of fire, and Sammy Miller, our investigator, had managed to remove the entire door jam from the front of our clients home. The 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. Van Hilley practiced in the State and Federal Courts of Texas for over 35 years. Arch Baker officiating. He was modest to a fault and constantly put others needs and wants before his own. 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. 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. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He was a member of Conroe Bass Masters, a pro bass fisherman. Federal Courts, San Antonio Division, Chairman, Scene in SA Monthly, San Antonios Best Lawyers as recognized by BL Rankings, 2004 2006. MICHAEL HILLEY OBITUARY. There are no events scheduled. MICHAEL HILLEY OBITUARY. Michael Henry Hoeltzel Obituary. Many of Vans cases were pro bono for friends, relatives of fellow lawyers and judges. Services will be at 2 p.m. today I am humbled, honored and inspired to have shared so much of my life with such a special lawyer and cherished friend. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? May God have mercy on your soul!. San Antonio Bar Association, 2002 2003. Mike graduated from Lompoc High School in 1971. Please check back for obituary and service details. Michael Kellogg officiating for Wanda J. Until we specifically agree to act for you on a matter, you should not provide us with any confidential information or material. Tara Garden Chapel is Burial will be private. Before Hippolito Hippo Garcia ascended to the federal bench, Van and I represented a fellow lawyer on a Motion to Suppress in his District courtroom. Frank died from Arsenic poisoning at age 46. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Nathan 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-. BENJAMIN HILLEY OBITUARY Ben died at home on his 31st birthday. Burial will be private. She chaired college accreditation committees for SACSCOC and for the New England Association of Colleges and Schools. In those days lawyers had to meet with their clients in the janitors utilitys closet at the old Bexar County Jail. Van had a very deep ethical rudder. God speed my Brother. Hippo said fine and turned to opposing counsel, asking how much time he needed. 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. Michael "Mikey" James Hilley, age 30, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. One of the greats has left us behind. Visit snowsmacon.com to express condolences. Mass of Christian Burial held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023 at Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Becker with Fr. I have very fond memories growing up together in Lompoc along with my other cousins, aunts and uncles. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Haigwood Baptist Church with burial Mr. Hilley believed that a lawyer should be available to his clients to assist them in their time of greatest despair. 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. His legacy will truly be remembered and greatly missed. I assured the Court that I would be able to convince him in 10 minutes. * Funeral will be held at 2pm-Saturday, July 30, 2011 from the Haigwood Born on November 24, 1972, in Northwood, ND, Jay graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1991. MICHAEL "MIKEY" HILLEY 1952 - 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. She was elected to be a member of the Executive Council of the Board of Trustees of the SACS Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). He married Marie Frazier in May 1951, while on leave from the Navy. Let the family know you are thinking of them Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Never one to boast about his charitable endeavors, Van was particularly sensitive to those most in need, with the least resources. He was a locker-room intellectual, with a wry sense of humor and an aura of decency, that made him a delight to share any barroom, courtroom or classroom. A year later Van and I shared a motel room in Cotulla for a couple of weeks, defending Everado Lopez on murder charges stemming from a barroom fight in a small cantina on the outskirts of town. Van and I met in 1975, when Judge Pepi Dial appointed us to represent Fred T. Durrough, charged with capital murder in a terrible home invasion and shooting death in Olmos Park. 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. Died July 26, 2011. He joined the Navy in 1941 and A native of Alabama, he had served his country in the Navy before returning to Anniston to work at the Standard Foundry. Dr. Carson was a graduate of St. Marys Junior College. 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. The household began to receive anonymous, threatening notes written in crude, childish handwriting. She was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. He married Marie Frazier in May 1951, while on leave from the Navy. Mr. Michael Hilley,age 42, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Northlake Hospital in Gary, Indiana. Snow's Memorial Chapel Dr. Virginia McSwain Carson passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Dr. Carson was the daughter of the late Eleanor Davis McSwain and the late Horace Laurens McSwain, Jr. of Macon, GA. She is survived by her children: Bryan Logan Carson (Laura) of Swainsboro, NC; Camilla Carson Moss of Madison, GA; and Francis Marion Carson III (Kristen) of Statham, GA; and her grandchildren: Eleanor Smith Moss, Carson David Moss, Ricks Kenneth Carson, Davis James Carson, and Reed Laurens Carson. This time Ive got your back! David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Snows Memorial Chapel, Cherry St. has charge of the arrangements. Michael was born December 25, 1990 in Fairfax, Virginia Loving companion of Sheri Kury. Mike Webozuna teeth before and after. Michael A. Hilley, 42, of Gary, Ind., formerly of this area, passed away Tuesday. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. During the consultation the attorney can discuss whether our firm can assist you. CHAD HILLEY OBITUARY. Obituary Jewell Hilley Scott, 94, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Henry Lee Scott, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home. Survivors- (daughters) Samantha Nally, Melissa Nally; (sons) Zachary Nally and Michael Nally; (sister) Rhonda Price; (brothers) Larry Hilley, Douglas Hilley, and Roger Hilley; Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. 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. She was employed at Naval Air Station, Boca Chica, Florida and Naval Bobby Hilley officiating. 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. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. She was Professor of Mathematics at Georgia Perimeter and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Please check back for obituary and service details. 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. She was President of the Junior League of DeKalb County. Arrangements are with Starbuck- Lind Mortuary. A vindicated Sergeant Meisner, flanked by his young lawyers. I often watched as Van tapped his fingers on his desk, explaining that cash on the wood, makes the case go good. But those who know and have followed Vans career know well that lucre was not what motivated Vans practice.