MR. WOODROW HILLIARD, JR., age 75, of Baxley, GA, formerly of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, GA.
MR. WOODROW HILLIARD, JR., age 75, of Baxley, GA, formerly of Rhine, GA, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 9, at Bay Springs Cemetery in Rhine, with Mr. Gary Ryals and Rev. Ricky Gilmore officiating.
Junior was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member of Rhine Baptist Church, and a retired truck driver for Walmart for many years. He worked part time for the Watkins Farms hauling cucumbers. He loved collecting and restoring antique tractors, riding dirt roads, eating his brother Rocky’s fried fish dinners, talking with his friends, and making sure his grandson Dalton was not stealing his wallet when he was getting hugs. He also kept a keen eye on his grandson Austin to make sure he wasn’t stealing his tractor. One of the last and greatest enjoyments of his life was the birth of his sunshine, Konnor. Junior was the son of the late Claude Bowen Hilliard and Woodrow Hilliard, Sr. and was preceded in death by his Daughter, Teresa Ann Hilliard.
He is survived by his Wife of 54 years – Patricia Campbell Hilliard of Baxley; Daughter – Denise Wood (Butch); Grandkids – Dalton Music (Hannah) and Austin Music; Great-Grandson – Konnor Music; 5 Siblings – Willie Arthur “W.A.” Hilliard (Dora) of Eastman, Billy Ray Hilliard, Rocky Hilliard (Janice), Betty Hulett, and Donna Jean Dungan (Mike) all of Rhine; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Mr. Hilliard will lie in state from 11:00AM-3:00PM Friday January 8 at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home. In addition to flowers the family request contributions to Rhine Baptist Church, Rhine, GA 31077.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.