William L. ' Bill' Hilliard

William L. ' Bill' Hilliard, 69, of 270 Gilliam Drive Warsaw, Indiana, died on 2/2/2010 at 8:25 am at Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on November 9, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio. Bill went to join the Lord after struggling a long and hard battle with cancer. He was the son of Kenneth and Estell (Parker) Hilliard. He graduated from South High School in 1959 and recently attended with his high school sweet heart Rae, their 50th class reunion. A graduate of Youngstown State University, he worked in the Information Services department at YSU before joining Zimmer, Inc. in Warsaw, IN., in 1977, retiring in 1993. After his retirement there, he joined Lake City Bank of Warsaw, IN. in the Operations Department. Bill had a unique sense of humor, always a smile on his face, and a story to tell or a punchline. He was past Grand Knight and an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4511. He was also a past Board Member and active member of the Warsaw Morning Optimist Club. Currently a member of the Center Lake Conservation Association where he served as Past President and Treasurer. He leaves his wife Rae (Hanna) Hilliard of 45 years, united in marriage August 1, 1964. Also, his son William K. Hilliard of Columbus, IN. and his two grandsons, Parker and Taylor, whom he loved spending time with, baking bread, fishing, and fun vacations. A sister Harriet (spouse Harold) Deeds of Youngstown, OH., his brothers- in-law Robert Hanna of Olsmar, FL. and Fred Hanna of Palm Harbor, FL. along with his special nieces and nephews Jennifer Hanna of Germany, Bob Hanna of Rochester Hills, MI., Cheryl (spouse Pat) Morrow of Youngstown, OH., Cathy (spouse James) Gallo and Clifford (spouse Theresa) Thompson III of Poland, OH., along with many great-nieces and nephews. The family all looked forward to Sunday breakfasts when he was in Youngstown and made them stacks of his well-known pancakes. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Roberta Hanna. A Rosary Service will be conducted Friday evening at 7:30pm at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Father Paul Bueter will officated the Funeral Mass. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 125 N. Harrison St. Warsaw, IN. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be 4-8 pm on Friday, February 5, 2010. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw, IN.. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw, IN. is in charge of arrangements. The family kindly requests memorial contributions be considered for the following organizations:Sacred Heart School Scholarship Fund,Warsaw Morning Optimist ClubScholarship Fund, or theCenter Lake ConservationAssociation