Richard served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. He was an educator before his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen (Welsh) Hilliard, a daughter Kathleen Coyne from Seattle, Washington and a son, Richard P. Hilliard from Auburn, California. Mr. Hilliard has 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday July 14, at 1 pm and a memorial service will follow at 2 pm in the chapel under the direction of Rev. Mary Bredlau at Palm Mortuary Cheyenne, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89129.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.