Rev. Arthur Hilson, a man who dedicated his life to supporting his fellow Americans and fighting for civil rights. We will truly miss his inspiring and resounding presence. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Middle Street Baptist Church, 18 Court St., Portsmouth.
SeacoastOnline Article, Jan 29, 2019
PORTSMOUTH — The city lost one of its best known and beloved citizens with the death of the Rev. Arthur Hilson on Saturday. He was 82.
If one met Hilson on the street, in his church, in the schools or anywhere else and asked him how he was doing, the answer was inevitable.
“I am too blessed to complain,” Hilson would say. He may have been but the city was also blessed because of his choice to live his life here.
Hilson died on Saturday. His wife Florine confirmed he had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.
What Florine and two of Hilson’s children had to say first and foremost, was that the man people saw in public, was the same man they lived with and loved.
