On November 19, 2020, Edward Erwin Hilliard, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Macon Georgia. Due to the growing concern of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the family of Ed Hilliard has made the decision to postpone the Memorial Service previously scheduled for December 12, 2020 at Bowersville Baptist Church until a later date. The family will communicate via social media when a new date for the Memorial Service has been finalized. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the charity of one's choice.
Ed was born January 17, 1938 in Bowersville Georgia, the oldest son of the late Everette Edward and Alice Manley Hilliard.
Ed began his working career as a youngster raising chickens with his brother, delivering papers, and working in his father's feed and seed store. He attended Bass High School in Atlanta, GA and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Georgia Tech. After graduating, he worked in the early space program in Tullahoma, TN and Huntsville, AL before moving with his family to Macon. Ed worked at Robins Air Force Base for 40 years before retiring as a Project Manager for the Air Force Reserve Headquarters. Ed's many hobbies included model railroading, woodworking, photography, and spending time outdoors hiking, camping and fishing. In later life, he was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Waffle House.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Janice Edwards and Farrice White, and brothers Butler Hilliard, Joe Hilliard and Glenn Hilliard.
Ed is survived by his sons; Ken Hilliard (Dawn Verbarg) of Hanahan SC and Keith (Yoochung) Hilliard of Duluth GA; former wife and mother of his children, Hilda Hilliard of Macon; sisters Ruth Gail (Ray) Hopkins and Christiana Knowles; brother Hugh (Phyllis) Hilliard and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
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