Obituary of Norman Hillis

Norman "Butch" Hillis of Little Meadows Pennsylvania passed away Thursday morning, May 29, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Mavis Hillis. He is survived by four children, Ted Hillis, Tawyna Medlar (Rich Green), Corey Hillis (Tina Nichols) and Carrie Andreasen and six stepchildren Kim & Theresa Nelson, Kirk & Judy Nelson, Kristi & Buck Bailey, Kerry & Carol Nelson, Keefe & Sarah Nelson, Kahl & Eileen Nelson. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Norman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known to many as Dad, Butch, Grandpa, or Uncle Butch whether you were related or not. He will be missed by all that knew him. Norm was a proud Navy veteran. Some of you may remember him as a Vestal school bus driver. He also worked 30 years as an IBM tool maker. In his fun time, he loved to go camping at Kring Point, hunt, fish, and play pinochle with family. Butch never turned down a dinner at Red Lobster or steamed clams! Funeral services will be held at Coleman & Daniel's Funeral home LLC 765 Main St., Vestal. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 3 between 4 and 6 PM. A service will be held Wednesday June 4th at 10:00 AM. Pastor Kevin Boothby of Tracy Creek Memorial Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tracy Creek Memorial Church, 4 Knight Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 or to The Homesteads, 6186 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732 in his memory.