Jerome Bilton Obituary

To the dear family of Steve,

I was a classmate and friend of Steve during our two years at Spartanburg Methodist College. Steve and his Dad were two of the first people I met as I was unpacking my Ford Maverick in the dormitory parking lot. Steve later told me, "My Dad was impressed with you as soon as he saw you were driving a Ford!"

I had not seen Steve since 1972 but we occasionally visited by phone. Unbelievable, but it has been about 20 years since we last visited by phone.

I have lived in Germany since 2014. I learned of Steve's passing today after trying to Google a phone number for Steve.

Steve was a dear friend from our Spartanburg days. He was one of the funniest of anyone I've known. He was a natural as a comedian. Sometimes Steve brought humor unintentionally. I remember a college snow skiing trip to the North Carolina mountains. Steve and I, along with several other classmates, had just gathered at the top of the beginner slope for our first skiing lesson. Steve's accidentally moved a ski that resulted in Steve making an unplanned trip down the slope while screaming for skiers in his path to get out of the way!

I have so many wonderful memories of Steve.

Steve was an awesome human being! He was a loyal friend. After reading his obituary, I lit a votive prayer candle for him.

Steve, sorry I am four years late learning of your passing. Thank you for your friendship.

Prayers are with Steve's family.

Vernon Chandler
Ansbach, Germany

Dear Barbara and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Steve was an awesome friend! May God bless you and hold you tight. Love you

We were really shocked to learn of Steve's passing. May the Lord comfort you during this most difficult time.

TO THE BILTON FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEVE, I JUST FOUND HOW OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE,11:32,APRIL 29TH. ERNIE AND JEAN CAUSEY

Barbara, I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. May God be with you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Mrs. Barbara, please know our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless Dawn & Keith Rizer

So sorry to hear of the loss of Steve Bilton. I knew him from when I worked at Ford Motor Credit. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Please accept our sincere sympathy. Jay got to know Steve on the recent Walk to Emmaus. Prayers for Steve's family.

I was blessed to work with Steve and call him my life friend for most of my career so far with Ford Credit. I remember sitting many hours through the years chatting in his office and listening to his stories and laughing at his jokes. Barbara and family please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Steve was a wonderful man, one of the good guys. He loved his family so much. He will be missed but forever in our hearts !!!!!

Barbara and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have had all of you in my prayers and thoughts. I will continue to pray for you each day. It will be hard, just lean on God and he will comfort you in the days ahead.
Love to all of you, Catherine

Barbara, You are a wonderful person and have a wonderful family! Please know that God is by your side today and everyday in the future. Ken and I will miss Steve so very much. He was a child of God and he needed him home for a reason that we don't know. We are never to ask why but suppose to say Thank You! Be assured that Steve is at Gods side watching over you, Marla, Jared, and those grandchildren he loved so much. Steve made Kens walk on Emmaus so memoriable. Ken will never forget! I thank him for watching out for Ken and letting him know that I was fine and not to worry.
May God Bless each of you on your journey through the next days, weeks, months, and years until ya'll meet again! We love you and are there for whatever we can do.
I light this candle that Steve's life lives forever in eternal life.

Sorry for the loss of your love one. You are in our thought and prayers. Johnny and Ruth Ann Beaudrot

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

Dear Ms. Barbara, Marla, and Jared, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Steve. May God comfort you in your time of mourning.

I am so sorry for the families loss. my prayers are with all of you

Sorry for your loss May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all! May God wrap his arms around you all and hold you close!

My deepest sympathies to the Bilton family. Steve was a good friend to me and took an interest in my development as a young Trooper in Dorchester County. I will always be grateful for his time and friendship.

I'm am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you Jared and Susan and your family.

Dear Barbara,Marla and Jared. So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Barbara and Bilton Family~
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and accept our heartfelt condolences. As you grieve, please know that we are remembering you all and honoring the memory of Steve, who will forever remain in our hearts! May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort knowing that Steve touched the lives of many. Sincerely, Claudia, Harry & the JEDA Board of Directors

I just recently met Steve, He was my table leader at Low Country Emmaus walk #80. He was such an inspiration to me as well as the other gentlemen at our table. Steve was one of the few that I have met in life that made such an impression on me in so little time together. I know he was a Christian Man and is in HEAVEN and we will meet again my friend. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, I will miss you and continue my 4th day Journey with you in mind.

My sincere and deep sympathy on your loss. DeColores Wilhemina Hearne

May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by. They say love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies. "Love never fails". 1Cor 13:8.

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

To all of my extended Bilton family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength today and in the future.

so sorry for your loss. what a pleasure it was to get to know such a special gentleman.
the schutte family

Barbara, Marla, and Jared -
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man who loved his family dearly. I love you all and am holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for peace and comfort for all of you. Steve was a good hearted person and he will be missed by so many.

Mrs. Barbara and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you and your family in his arms as you go through this time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

I knew Steve as friend,mentor and employer for 40 years. He will be missed by his family,his friends and his community. God Bless and keep him.

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.