In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Nadine Hildebran.
Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He worked as a barber for many years. Joe was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover. He loved helping others and was a good friend and neighbor. Joe will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish Joe’s memory are son, Tim Hildebran (Kristi) of Mt. Holly; daughters, Jennifer Sparks (Ken) of Kannapolis, Teresa Jones (Joey) of Thomasville; sister, Jewell Hildebran; grandchildren, Kathryn Sparks Ellison (Charles), Jarrett Sparks (Brooke), Meredith Sparks White (Joel), Kinsley Hildebran, Joshua Jones (Megan); and great grandchildren, J. Carter Ellison, Claire Ellison, Liana Jones, Jackson Jones, Gracie White, Emory White, Grant Sparks, and Olivia Sparks
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:30pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover.
A graveside service for Joe will follow at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Reverend Debbie Frye officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4420 County Home Rd. Conover, NC 28613.
Condolences may be sent to the Hildebran family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Hildebran family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
