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Fred Hillard, 76 of Paris, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Hillard was born on February 15, 1936 in Shelby County, Missouri the son of Howard and Effie McElhoe Hillard. He married Patty Vance on September 4, 1959 in Moberly, MO.
Survivors omitted.
He graduated from Shelbina High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Ft. Campbell Kentucky. He and his wife farmed and raised Simmental Cattle. He was employed by Monroe County Road and Bridge for 20 years and Wheeler Auction for 15 years. Mr. Hillard was a charter member of the Paris Jaycees and served as president of the Monroe County Fair Board for many years.
Fred was always the jokester of the family. He was always making others around him smile and everywhere you went, someone knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Agnew Funeral Home with Bishop Harold Long and Reverend Donna Scott officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Paris or the Paris Senior Citizens Center.
Walnut Grove Cemetery, Paris, Monroe County, Missouri, USA
Find A Grave Memorial# 97545703
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