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David Hildreth Obituary
Evansville, IN
David R. Hildreth Sr. was born on Dec. 22, 1949 and passed away July 24, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital . He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Hildreth, Sr. and Rozaline Hildreth; brothers: Victor Hildreth and Stanley Hildreth. He leaves behind 5 children: Antonio Hildreth, Hugh Hildreth, Bridgett Thomas (Darnell), David Hildreth, Jr. Damara Sandefur (Billy) all of Evansville; one sister: Bertha Garner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and 3 brothers: Charles Hildreth, Jr. (Laura), Hugh Hildreth both of Evansville, John Hildreth of Rock Island, IL; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services to be held Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Grace and Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Pastor Harlan Taylor, Sr. officiating. R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel is entrusted with services. Leave condolences at www.masonbrothersfs.com.
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for David Hildreth
Bridgett R Thomas
July 25, 2025
Its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
J.W.&Glenda Wilbourn
August 5, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
RENITA MCADOO
August 4, 2016
RIP
Korrea Jackson
August 2, 2016
I met Mr. Hildreth years ago. Damara (Mari) and I went to school together. I had to chance to know this whole family. I am so saddened by this loss. It is going to be different not seeing him out at the football field supporting his grands. To this family my friends, I am praying for all of you guys and your strength to get threw. He will be greatly missed.
B. Denise Johnson
August 2, 2016
Hugh & your family:
Praying for all of you at this time and the days ahead of you. David was a kind person & always had kind words. Hoping your memories will always make you smile.
margaret hudson
August 1, 2016
rip David
margaret linda hudson
August 1, 2016
From a member of your greater Evansville family, the Wileys, please know that we mourn with you now as we laughed with you in the past.
Doobie
July 31, 2016
RIP my friend.
Randall "Keith" Lander Jr.
July 31, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. RIP Mr. Hildreth
Antonio Meriwether
July 31, 2016
love you grandpa, miss you , rest in peace.
Antonio Meriwether
July 31, 2016
loving grandfather, an great grandfather. great man. You will be deeply missed by are family.
Norma Young-Days
July 31, 2016
Sincere condolencesto Hugh, Roz and the entire family.
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