Robert "Bob" Hiller

Robert Jennings Hiller, 85, of Lexington passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. Born on December 20, 1939, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, to the late Joseph A. and Mary Anna Harrison Hiller. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Roberta Ann Griffin Hiller, his sister Joyce Hiller Wittenback, and his brothers Joe Hiller and Lanny Hiller. Bob dedicated his life to teaching and coaching the youth of his community.

A proud graduate with a Master’s Degree, Robert spent many fulfilling years as a teacher at Kenton County High School, East Bernstadt High School, Knox Central High School, and in South Carolina and Florida schools where he inspired countless students with his passion for education. Beyond the classroom, he was a passionate coach, sharing his love for basketball by coaching both boys and girls’ basketball teams. His enthusiasm for UK basketball was unmatched, and he was known for his unwavering support of the Wildcats.

Robert enjoyed spending his free time reading Western novels and watching old Western films, cultivating a love for storytelling that resonated throughout his life. He was a man of deep conviction and warmth, leaving a profound impact on the lives he touched.

He is survived by his daughter Dr. Darby Hiller McElderry, step-daughter Diana (Kenneth) Carey; his step-sons, William Donald (Julie) Whitehouse, David Wayne Whitehouse, and Terry Dean Whitehouse; his brother Ralph “Pete” Hiller and his grandchildren: Hugh McElderry, Lydia McElderry, Melissa (Cody) David, Joshua (Elizabeth) Carey, Christopher Carey,  Zachery Whitehouse, Nicholas Whitehouse, Macey Whitehouse, Meghan Whitehouse, Amanda (Phil) Montgomery, William (Megan) Whitehouse III, Michael Whitehouse, Asha Whitehouse, Shane Whitehouse, Brittany Whitehouse, and Bradley (Kayla) Whitehouse and many great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, Kentucky, with Rev. Tommy Valentine officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, also at Stith Funeral Home, with burial following in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Donald Whitehouse, III, Michael Brandon Whitehouse, Christopher Brent Carey, Zachary Dean Whitehouse, Cody Alan David, and Nicholas Drew Whitehouse.

Robert Jennings Hiller will be remembered for his dedication to education, his love of sports, and the legacy of love and support he leaves within his family and community. He will be dearly missed.

Memorial donations are suggested to the YMCA of Central Kentucky for the Youth Basketball Program.