Wilbert R. Hillard

On October 7, 1934, WILBERT ROOSEVELT HILLIARD was born to the late Wilbert Holloway and the late Bernice Gee in Baltimore Maryland. He was the second of three children. He departed this life on January 18, 2011 after a long illness. Wilbert was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of sergeant and dutifully served in the Korean War. Following his tour of duty, he was honorably discharged in 1956 and stayed on the west coast and attended Pasadena State College. He continued his education at the Cortez Peters Business School. He began his civilian career with the Social Security Administration in 1959 where he worked until his retirement in 1984. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1963 until 1964. Bill met Barbara Hawkins Wingo, and they married on March 26, 1966. With their marriage, three children William, Barbara, and Lorna, were brought together to form their new family. Out of this union one daughter, Stacey was born. Bill was raised in a Christian home. He had been a member of the St. Marks Inspirational Church and the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. Even though he was not a regular churchgoer, he read the Bible Daily, and engaged in home Bible Study. “Bill”, “Pop-Pop”, “Poppy” or “Mr. Bill” , as he was often called, was known for his thirst for knowledge. He was an avid study of history, religion, and politics; and was rarely seen without one of his many hats. He loved his garden and was known for his zucchini, which was used to make bread for neighbors and friends. Bill was an active member of the Forest Garden Improvement Association. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Wilbert leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife Barbara; one son, Reverend William F. Wingo, I (Juanita); three daughters, Barbara J. Richardson (George), Lorna R. Hilliard and Stacey A. Ammons (Robert); 9 grandchildren, Kelly C. Jones (Kenneth), William F. Wingo, II (Desiree), Joshua C. Wingo, Precious D. Clark, Grace J. Wingo, Temira J. Martin, Erika A. Bell, Eryn D. Ammons, and Eve R. Ammons; 7 great-grandchildren, William F. Wingo, III, London KC Fields, Darrly D. Smith, Jr., Kennedy KC Jones, Kelsey KC Jones, Malcolm J. Wingo, and Ardyn E. Richardson; one sister Catherine E. Edison; one special niece Kimberly A. Brunson and a host of nieces,

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Wilbert R. Hillard

October 7, 1934 - January 18, 2011