Herman Kennedy Hillard, age 81, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 15, 2023. Herman proudly served our country during the Korean, Vietnam and Desert Storm Wars in the Army National Guard. He retired after 41 years of service. Herman continued serving our community through his membership of the Grand Lodge of TN. Here he attained the standing of Master Mason and went on to become a 32nd Degree Member of the Burlington Masonic Lodge #763, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Herman is preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Martha Hilliard; brothers, Richard Hillard, John Steven; sisters, Nancy Thornton and Wilma Hilliard.
He is leaves behind his children: Wayne Hillard, Jack Hillard (Wanda), Diana Buckner (Billy), Melissa Hawkins (David); 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; loving pet, McGraw "favorite kid"; brothers, sisters, and special friend, Betty Wolfenbarger.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 19, 2023, between the hours of 5:00 PM until 7:00 in the chapel of McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville. A Celebration of Life and Masonic Service will begin at 7:00 PM with Rev. Gary Bounds officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville for a 10:00 AM committal service with full military honors provided by the East Tennessee Volunteer State Honor Guard.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Mccartyevergreen.com for the Hillard family.
