John Hilliard was the youngest son born to Young East Hilliard I and Callie Cunningham on April 25, 1910.  He lived in Hallettsville, Tx and attended schools in Schulenberg, TX.  He pastored several churches.  Powell Point Church of God, Acreage Homes Church of God, Heights Church of God.  He was co-pastor of Texas City Church of God and the Assistant Pastor of Liberty Road Church of God.  He was married to Laura Bourgeois Hilliard and together they were parents of four wonderful children:  John Evelyn Hilliard Lewis (Percy); Paul Lawrence Hilliard (Barbara); Lionell Aubrey Hilliard, Sr. (Virginia) and Edith Marie Hilliard- Page (Curtis).  He has 18 grandchildren; 42 greatgrandchildren, and many cousins, nephews, and nieces AND friends.