Robert F. Hilyard

Robert F. Hilyard, 91, of Bremen, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Crestview Nursing Home. He was born July 11, 1930 in Junction City, Ohio to Ray “Duke” and Alice Faye (Kelsey) Hilyard. He was a 1948 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Bob retired from Reichhold Chemicals in 1995. He was a member of the Bremen Masonic Lodge #608, Bremen American Legion Post 20 and attended Rushcreek Presbyterian Church.
Bob is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol A. (Doh) Hilyard, whom he married July 31, 1954; 2 sons, Chris (Barbara Garner) and Brian (Kris) Hilyard; 3 granddaughters, Abigail (Jake) Sigal, Alisha (Darren) Emmert and Brianna Hilyard; 2 great-granddaughters, Madelyn and Makenzie Emmert; sister, Ona Bell “Babe” Shannon; and 2 nephews, David and Michael (Linda) Shannon. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Jeffrey; and brother-in-law, John Shannon.
A time to visit with Bob’s family will take place Thursday from 11 AM – Noon at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Graveside services will follow at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Brian Duty officiating. Contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Fairfield County Humane Society. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com