Clifton Hilliard Sr.
1928-10-17 2016-09-04
Clifton Hilliard, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Clifton was born on October 17, 1928, to the union of Ivory Hilliard and Catherine Granger, in Columbus, Texas.
After relocating to Santa Monica, he attended Santa Monice High School and Santa Monic College. HE joined the United State Army in 1949, and received an Honorable Discharge in 1952. He met and married Thelma Marie Barker in 1956. To this union one son, Clifton Jr., was born. God called Clifton Jr. home on December 26, 2000.
“Cliff” as he was affectionately known, was a dedicated family man, who always place his family first. The happiest time of his life was when he was blessed with grandson, Aaron. They were constantly together and really enjoyed each other’s company.
Cliff was employed by the United State Postal Services as a Supervisor in Venice, and Later in Maria Del Rey. He enjoyed his co-workers and customers and often entertained the family with their exploits. His special hobbies were card games and dominos.
He leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing, his devoted wife of sixty (60) years, Thelma; grandson, Aaron; sisters: Mattie Biles of Midland, Georgia and Jane Marie Welch of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His sister Lillian Hughes preceded him in death.
Our hearts are filled with sadness, but we realize that this homegoing is the greatest experience of Clifton Hilliard, Sr.’s Life – a life that was filled with wonderful experience as he enjoyed an abundance of love and joy.
After relocating to Santa Monica, he attended Santa Monice High School and Santa Monic College. HE joined the United State Army in 1949, and received an Honorable Discharge in 1952. He met and married Thelma Marie Barker in 1956. To this union one son, Clifton Jr., was born. God called Clifton Jr. home on December 26, 2000.
“Cliff” as he was affectionately known, was a dedicated family man, who always place his family first. The happiest time of his life was when he was blessed with grandson, Aaron. They were constantly together and really enjoyed each other’s company.
Cliff was employed by the United State Postal Services as a Supervisor in Venice, and Later in Maria Del Rey. He enjoyed his co-workers and customers and often entertained the family with their exploits. His special hobbies were card games and dominos.
He leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his passing, his devoted wife of sixty (60) years, Thelma; grandson, Aaron; sisters: Mattie Biles of Midland, Georgia and Jane Marie Welch of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His sister Lillian Hughes preceded him in death.
Our hearts are filled with sadness, but we realize that this homegoing is the greatest experience of Clifton Hilliard, Sr.’s Life – a life that was filled with wonderful experience as he enjoyed an abundance of love and joy.