Allen Payne Hillman

Allen Payne Hillman- Kingsport, TN

Allen Payne Hillman, 86, Kingsport, TN, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at The Waters of Bristol, Blountville, TN.

Allen was born on May 17, 1940, in Scott County, VA, and was the son of the late William J. Hillman and Katherine Theodosia Hillman.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and later was a foreman with Eastman.

In addition to his parents, his son Wes Hillman; and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Hillman; daughters, Pam Salyer and Paula Estep (Ronald); son, Brad Hillman (Teresa); grandchildren, Ethan Salyer (Chasity), Colton Salyer (Ashton), Heather Hillman, and Jonathan Hillman; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10-11:30a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 11:30a.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Buford Quillin will provide the music.

Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA  at 2:00p.m., at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

An online guest register is available for the Hillman family at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Allen Payne Hillman