Richard Hilton, 86, of Fort Wayne went to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:12 PM Friday, April 2, 2021.  He was born in 1935 at Portland, IN.  His parents were the late Claude and Margaret (Skinner) Hilton.  Surviving relatives are his loving wife, Ellen J. Hilton; many step-children and grandchildren which Richard loved and cared for.  He retired from Bob Thomas Ford and also worked at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Day Care as a devoted foster grandparent for nine years.  He was respected and loved by all.  Memorial service is 2:00 PM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd.