Everett Ray Hilliard, 91 of Indiana, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at The Fountains in Indiana, where he had resided for much of the past year with his wife, Mary, until her recent death on December 29th 2023. Born in Dora, Jefferson County on January 2, 1933, he was a son of the late Ernest Hilliard and Ethel (Eckman) Hilliard.
He married Mary (Widdowson) Hilliard, his high school sweetheart, June 1, 1952. They lived more than 71 years together as husband and wife. Everett lovingly referred to her as his, “wonderful partner”.
He was an active member of the Penn Run Church of the Brethren, where he held many offices and taught Sunday School for many years.
Everett enjoyed hunting, woodworking and spending time with his friends and family. He is remembered by many in the Indiana area as the former owner of McGills Car World.
He is survived by his sons: Denny Hilliard (Patricia), Sarasota, FL; David Hilliard, Indiana; and Daniel Hilliard (Cheryl), Indiana. His grandchildren are: Chad Hilliard (Joanne), Virginia; Shawn Hilliard (Sarah), Ohio; Annalisa Hilliard, OH; Nicole Price (Larry), Maryland; Joshua Hilliard (Reina), SC; and Matthew Hilliard (Lindsey), Clymer. Everett’s great grandchildren are: Madalyn Romberger, and Austin Romberger of Maryland; Elisabeth Hilliard, Samantha Hilliard and Jude Hilliard, all of Ohio and Joseph Hilliard of Clymer. He is also survived by his sister, Alberta Oaster (John), Lancaster, and by many nieces and nephews.
Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and by his parents.
Friends will be received, Thursday, February 15th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, the time of his funeral service, at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana. Pastor Jeff Fackler will officiate. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Penn Run Church of the Brethren, 2317 Rte. 553, Hwy, Penn Run, PA 15765.
Online condolences may be made by visiting: rbfh.net.
