Dr. Ronald Henry Hillock of Las Vegas, who worked at Loma Linda University for 40 years as a clinical chemist and a professor of biochemistry, died with his family by his side on Feb. 2, 2020. He was 85.

Born on July 5, 1934, in Paris, Ontario, Canada, he lived in Loma Linda 41 years prior to moving to Las Vegas.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

During his service, he became a clinical laboratory technician, leading to a distinguished career in academia and clinical medicine.

He is survived by his wife Thelma of 65 years; daughter Janet Hillock Barone of Longboat Key, Florida; son Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. of Las Vegas; daughter Dawn L. Hillock of Las Vegas; four grandchildren, Chris Johnson of Whittier, California, Andrea Barone of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Michael Barone of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and Zoe Hillock of Las Vegas.

A Memorial service will be scheduled. The family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association.

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