Barry Hilbeck, man of deep faith

Barry Hilbeck, 74, of Milton passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Delaware Hospice. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Ruth and Harry Hilbeck, he spent 20 years traveling in the U.S. Army and then retired to Milton, where he met his wife Beth Smith.

Barry is survived by his wife Beth; two daughters Heather A. Skelley and husband Max of Lewes, and Holly L. Bickel and husband Terry of Altoona Pa. He is also survived by two stepsons, Eric Smith and wife Mimi of Washington, D.C., and Clayton Smith of Seattle, Wash.; and six grandsons, Tjart Steelman, Dylan Skelley, Ben Skelley, Carson Bickel, Oliver Smith and Pax Smith. Barry is also survived by one brother Jack Hilbeck of Lewes; and one sister, Ruthann Brooks of Murrells Inlet, S.C.

Barry was a 1964 graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, Pa. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served 23 years with overseas tours to Vietnam, Hawaii, Germany and Japan. After retiring to Delaware he joined Midway Assembly of God where he became an active member of his church community, and served on the board. Barry was a man of deep faith and looked forward to serving his church and helping others. His hobbies included fishing, building model railroads, and spending time with his wife Beth on their boat on Red Mill Pond. He looked forward to Christmas, as he loved decorating with thousands of lights.

A memorial service will be held at Midway Assembly of God Saturday Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. Barry will be deeply missed by family and friends. In honor of his memory, memorial donations may be made to Home of the Brave in Milford, DE or Delaware Hospice.

Please visit Barry’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com