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Edward Hilburn Obituary
Greenville
Edward Walton Hilburn, 81, husband of Betty Stevenson Hilburn, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Pauline Wilson Hilburn.
Mr. Hilburn served in the United States Navy from 1946-1950 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Erskine College. He was a retired technical representative for Avtex Fibers, Inc.
Surviving, in addition to his wife are two daughters, Paula Harrison and Carole Hilburn, both of Atlanta, GA; a son, Steve Hilburn of Greenville; and two grandchildren, Bronson Hilburn of Greenville and Anna Harrison of Atlanta, GA.
Memorials may be made to the Greenville County Humane Society, 328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville, SC 29609.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 in the Downtown Chapel. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Hilburn
Glenn Masters
February 18, 2011
We are sad to hear of his passing; he had a great since of humor. He was a smart man; he loved to kid my dad ("uncle Jake") about politics .
Joe Eskridge
February 17, 2011
I worked at Avtex with Ed. He was a great person with a wonderful sense of humor. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ronnie Harris
February 16, 2011
Steve,I am so sorry for your Family loss I will keep you in my prayers.Our Heavenly Father will welcome him.
February 16, 2011
Betty, we were shocked & so sorry to see Ed's obituary in newspaper today. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Sandra & Jyles Phillips
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Stephanie Fournier
February 16, 2011
Carrie, I am thinking of you and sincerely send my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. If you need anything, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl and Pat Altland
February 16, 2011
Betty, Carl and I were saddened to learn about Ed's passing. We always enjoyed his teriffic sense of humor and your being such a loving, gracious lady to us. May God bless you and your family.
February 16, 2011
Steve, sorry for your loss of your daddy. Tell the rest of your family. Cherie Crumley-Tyler
February 16, 2011
Carole, so sorry for your loss. Tell the rest of your family my prayers are with you all. Cherie Crumley-Tyler
February 16, 2011
Paula, I am so sorry for your loss. Please extend my sympathy to the rest of your family. My mother, was really good friends and went to Sunday School with your mom and dad. She loved them both. And we went to Middle school and high school together as well as attend St. Mark. I am so sorry.
Cindy Keeler Whitaker
homer johnson
February 16, 2011
Steve and Family-please accept my condolences in passing of your Dad
February 16, 2011
Betty, Paula, Carole and Steve...Eddie always made me laugh, he was such a cut up, I am sure he is making God laugh now. I am thinking of you and know it is a loss that is irreplacable. Celebrate his life!
- Patti Cheek, Guntersville, Alabama
Kathryn Jones Richard
February 16, 2011
Steve so sorry for your loss.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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