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Robert L. Hilliard Sr. 1934-2021

NILES — Robert L. Hilliard Sr., 86, went to be with the Lord and his wife Joyce, Sunday evening, Jan. 24, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born in Butler, Pa., June 11, 1934, the son of William James and Bertha Ellen Stevens Hilliard Sr., and moved to Niles in 1954. From 1957 to 1959, he honorably served in the Army as a tank driver. Bob retired after 39 years as a tool and diesetter for General Motors.

Bob enjoyed fishing and was active in many golfing and bowling leagues in the area. The greatest joy in his life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was a great and generous man and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Robert leaves three children: son, Robert L. Hilliard Jr. and Carla Breitenbach of The Villages, Fla.; daughter, Kelly Lynn Hilliard and Greg Dowell, with whom he made his home; son, Michael (Kelly) Hilliard of Niles; five grandchildren, Matthew Bernhard, Katie Keene, Trevor Bernhard, Blake McDonald and Morgan Hilliard; great-grandchild, Riley Bernhard; and brother-in-law, James Minto of Niles.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Louise Minto Hilliard, whom he married Nov. 26, 1955, and who passed away April 1, 2010; and 12 siblings.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at First Christian Church, Niles, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Christopher Stark will officiate. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Niles Community Services 401 Vienna Ave. Niles, OH 44446.

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