SSG (Ret) Kenneth Whitfield Hilyer, 85 of Opelika, Alabama died Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Bethany House. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 11:00 A.M. Central and 12:00 P.M. Eastern time Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Garden Hill Cemetery in Opelika, Alabama with Rev. Tom Grantham officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby in Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.
Mr. Hilyer was born September 17, 1930 in Opelika, Alabama; son of the late Obediah M. and Ellen C. Hilyer. He served in the U.S. Army during Korean and Vietnam conflicts and retired after 22 years.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sayoko O. Hilyer of Opelika, AL, special friends; Phyllis Yulo, Rosie Cox and many loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donationas to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134 or online at copdfoundation.org
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