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William Hilbert Obituary
March 20, 1950 -
September 25, 2024
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. William P. "Willie" Hilbert, age 74, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Hilbert was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on March 20, 1950, to the late Samuel C. & Stella Mae Payne Hilbert. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel D. Hilbert.
He was a member of Jonesborough Church of Christ.
Mr. Hilbert was a retired Valve Specialist for Eastman Chemical Company.
He was a lifetime member and former Chief of the Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served for over 50 years. He was a member of Eastman Motor Sports Club and an avid Rook player at the Marathon.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Fender Hilbert, Jonesborough; son, USAF Captain William Ralph J. Hilbert (Nani) Fall Branch; grandchildren, Liam and Lilli; brother, John "Joe" O. Hilbert (Martha) Gray; niece, Dr. Angela Hilbert; sister-in-law, Betty Hilbert; niece, Amy Boling (Travis) nephew, Aaron Hilbert (Renee); sister-in-law, Verlyn Bailey; niece, Angie Owen (Toby); great nieces and nephews, Taylor R. Owen, Peyton Boling, Brayden Hilbert, Emma Hilbert, Hannah Hilbert, Kara Hilbert, and Samantha Hilbert; special friends, Rachel and Andy Cunnyham, Rod Gardner, Jim Bledsoe, Dennis Robbins, Darrell Cox, Eric Barnes, Bruce Bacon, Mike Murphy, Crockett Baines, Randy Haun, Jake Haun, Kim Carter and Jerry Collins; and several cousins.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 7400 floor nurses at Johnson City Medical Center for their kindness, prayers and love to Willie.
Memorial services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Payne and Pastor Jeremy Lynd officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to the Hilbert family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, Tennessee 753-3821
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Jeremy and Lora Dolezilek
October 8, 2024
Judy, our hearts go out to you and your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
With much love,
Jeremy and Lora (Draveling) Dolezilek
Mike McIntosh
October 6, 2024
So sorry we missed the services... Wille was a GREAT MAN... We had some good times and shared some good stories......God Bless and Happy Trails Willie ; Until We Meet Again, In Heaven....Mike n Melissa McIntosh...
Lisa Good Greene
October 4, 2024
Willie was such a sweet man. I hate to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family.
Lisa Good Greene
Jonathan Barger
October 4, 2024
Willie was as good as they come. Thankful to have known him and praying for all that did. Our thoughts are with his family as we celebrate a great man! So sorry for your loss.
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Janice Sanders White
October 3, 2024
Judy , Willie´s death was such a shock! I didn´t know he was that sick. I have lots of good memories of him as we were neighbors growing up. He was such a great person!!!! Prayers and love to all the family.
Ben Nottingham
October 3, 2024
I am one of those coworkers in the piping group. Willie was a special friend who taught me a lot. We enjoyed quite a few gatherings and racing trips. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Velie Arwood
October 3, 2024
So sorryfor your loss. Willie was a good man. A wonderful husband & father. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers & love to the family. Love Velvie Arwood
Deborah Webb
October 2, 2024
Sweet man with a wonderful family
Stormy Davis
October 2, 2024
Sorry for your loss praying for you. STORMY Davis
Dana Light Jr.
October 2, 2024
I am so sorry to see the passing of William. He was a good Friend.
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