Ralph Hilliard, Sr., of Oxford passed away October 1, 2016, at the age of 79. Mr. Hilliard was married to the love of his life, Mary Frances, for 60 years. He devoted his life to church and family. Mr. Hilliard had a passion for music and loved playing musical instruments. Additionally, he was an avid fisherman, and especially enjoyed fishing in Florida. He was friendly and enjoyed making conversation with everyone he met. Preceding him in death were his parents, Rayford and Evie Mae Hilliard; and son, Daniel Hilliard.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Hilliard; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Thomas Taylor, of Monroe, Mary Baumeister, Joy Hilliard, both of Oxford, Violet and Franklin Newkirk Jr., of Shady Dale, Melissa and Jeff Hay of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Susan Hilliard, Jr., of Loganville, David and Tonya Hilliard of Covington; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Stevens, Dorothy Johnson, Jewel Brown, Shirley Hall; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Carolyn Hilliard; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Hilliard will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Pastor David Payne and Reverend Gavin Moon officiating and interment following in Oxford Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 2, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Visitation
OCT
2.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
OCT
4.
2:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014