Wilburn Guy Hilliard, 85, of Oak Leaf Texas, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020.
He was born in Greenville, Texas on June 24, 1935. He was a wonderful father, Papaw, brother and uncle. He cared for his family and friends like no other. He was always there to lend a hand, tell a story or crack a joke.
Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents, James Guy and Elsie Hilliard and his sister Annabeth Daniel. He is survived by his children, Colette and Greg Hilliard and his wife Cynthia; three granddaughters, Ashley, Elizabeth and Elaina, his brother Don Hilliard and several nieces.
Wilburn served the residents of Dallas County for 55 years as a police officer. He began his law enforcement career as a Dallas police officer in April of 1958. He left the DPD in 1991, after 32 years of service: and went to work for DART until 1998. He ended his career in July 2013 with the Dallas County Sheriffs Department.