Dwayne Gerald Hillman

Dwayne Gerald Hillman passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1954 in Kenedy, Texas to Harvey and Aleene Hillman. He was baptized in the Baptist Church in Runge, Texas.

As a child, he was very active in sports, Boy Scouts and band.

Dwayne was a member of the graduating class of Victoria High School in 1973.

He worked many years in the oil and gas industry until he retired from Energy Transfer in 2021.

He enjoyed family gatherings, annual trips to the beach, cooking outdoors and good music. He was also an avid Longhorn fan. He was always the life of the party and made everyone laugh.

He is survived by his daughter, D’Layne Jennings (Josh) of New Braunfels, TX., son, Blake Hillman of Seguin, TX, granddaughter, Maddisen Moeller of New Braunfels, twin brother, Wayne Hillman (Tammy) of Gonzales, TX, brother Randy Hillman (Cindy) of Granbury, TX, and Loretta Mesecke (mother of D’Layne and Blake) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Frank Gohlke and infant brother, Timothy Gohlke.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Gonzales at 1:00 p.m. Feel free to wear your Longhorn gear.