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William
2023
William Hillyard
September 13, 1930 — January 13, 2023
William Franklin Hillyard, 92, of Java, VA, died on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Mr. Hillyard was born on September 13, 1930, in Washington, DC, to the late John Francis Hillyard and the late Anne Simpson Hillyard. He was retired from the Navy Department and Raytheon Corporation. He was a veteran of the US Army who served his country in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Albus Hillyard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Paul Hillyard (Suzette), Elizabeth White (Nelson), Jennie Blankenship (Jerry); 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four siblings, Charlotte Gardner, Eileen Edmonds, David Hillyard, Richard Hillyard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three siblings, John Hillyard, Robert Hillyard, and Jane Winters.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Reverend Anthony Senyah officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 10 AM in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 540 Central Blvd., Danville, VA, 24541.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Hillyard family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.
Mr. Hillyard was born on September 13, 1930, in Washington, DC, to the late John Francis Hillyard and the late Anne Simpson Hillyard. He was retired from the Navy Department and Raytheon Corporation. He was a veteran of the US Army who served his country in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Albus Hillyard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Paul Hillyard (Suzette), Elizabeth White (Nelson), Jennie Blankenship (Jerry); 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four siblings, Charlotte Gardner, Eileen Edmonds, David Hillyard, Richard Hillyard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three siblings, John Hillyard, Robert Hillyard, and Jane Winters.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Reverend Anthony Senyah officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 10 AM in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 540 Central Blvd., Danville, VA, 24541.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Hillyard family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.
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