He was born February 6, 1923 in Burke Co. to the late Dovie Hildebran.
He was also preceded in death by a brother; James Hildebran, sisters: Bedie Lutz and Vera Key and a nephew: Lester Hildebran.
He was a member of Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, retired from Hickory Auto Parts and also Synthetics Finishing. He was a veteran of WW II and a life member and past commander of American Legion Post #48. He received an award in 1996 for outstanding bee keeper in Burke Co.
After his retirement from Synthetics finishing he received his GED from CVCC for which he was very proud.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Hale Hildebran of the home, daughter: Gwyn Watson of Hickory, son: Thomas Hildebran of Bethlehem, a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great -grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be Thursday, December 16, at 2:00 P. M. at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church with the Reverends Ray Raymer and Terry Adkins officiating
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Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #48.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:45 – 1:45 P. M. at the church.
Memorials may be made to Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, building fund, 5780 Wilkes Grove Church Rd., Hickory, N. C. 28602.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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