Harlan E Hilliard

Funeral services for Mr. Harlan Hilliard, 95, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the Friendship United Methodist Church, in the Friendship community, with Rev. Richard Cromwell officiating. Military graveside services will be held at the Friendship Cemetery following the funeral service. Mr. Hilliard passed away Saturday, February 13, at his home.

Mr. Hilliard was born August 11, 1920 in Lingleville, TX, to Clifford and Addie Hartsel Hilliard. He was a retired civil engineer with Exxon Pipeline Company. A long time resident of the Friendship community, he married Lucille McQuary Hilliard, who preceded him in death in 2011. Mr. Hilliard served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church.

Survivors include:
5) Sons:
Joseph Hilliard of Harlingen, TX, Michael Hilliard of Mont Belvieu, TX, John Hilliard of Mont Belvieu, TX, Richard Hilliard of Thorndale, TX and Dang Ruttanaphon of Bangkok, Thailand

5) Daughters:
Susan Sekaquaptewa of Thorndale, TX, Sydney Wischnewsky of Thorndale, TX, Sarah Williamson of Yakima, WA, Gloria Webster of Grand Canyon, AZ and Pauline Van Fleet of Santa Fe, NM.

Mr. Hilliard is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 grandson.

Visitation and viewing will be at his home at 1643 CR 407, Thorndale, TX 76577, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Friendship Cemetery Association.