William J. Hilbert Jr.

William Hilbert Obituary

William J. Hilbert Jr. NORFOLK - William J. Hilbert Jr., 72, passed away March 2, 2009, in his home. William is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Hilbert; a daughter, Carolyn Houston; five sons, William J. Hilbert III, Charles D. Hilbert, John M. Hilbert, George J. Hilbert and Joseph J. Hilbert; two sisters, Patricia Herms and Martha Driza; two brothers, George and James Hilbert; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. William was a loving husband and father. William served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, earning five Good Conduct awards and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was very enthusiastic about his work and was commended about his cooperation, spirit and concern for welfare of those under his supervision. He retired as a first class petty officer. His commanding Capt. W.S. Thompson made note of his many sacrifices while serving in the U.S. Navy and will merit the privileges that now accrue to you. You can retire with certain knowledge that you have served the Navy and your Country with honor and distinction. He was also commended for providing support to Navy in remanufacturing the F-14. He served in the Fleet Reserve for 20 years and received honorable recognition from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for civic league activities. He was All American Post Commander with Veterns of Foreign Wars. William was very dedicated to helping hospitalized veterans, giving them hope, his time and commitment. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for eight years. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, with Mr. Hilbert Laidlaw officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post 4809 Relief fund or the American Lung Association.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hilbert

8 Entries

Joseph Hilbert

March 7, 2009

Dad, you always had a story to tell and there was always a lesson to be learned when we did something wrong. You taught me to live life to the fullest, laugh at all of the things that didnt matter and love with everything that you have. You lived your life, made everyone laugh, and touched the hearts of everyone that you loved. you will be missed. I will keep you in my heart always.

James Hilbert

March 7, 2009

Dear friends of Bill, I am the baby brother of Bill .I wanted to speak out at the funeral
but could not get the courage that you All showed talking at the chapel. So I hope all of you will read what I am typing because this is what I wanted to say. As a baby brother to Bill I was also the "oops" baby just like Joey. Bill and my Dad went crabbbing often when we came down to his home. He would get a boat for our Dad and we would go out and get" crab after crab".Bill was known not to believe in traps. He taught me how to go out into hip high water and get "them" crabs. We went out in the little creak behind his house and he would walk out and feel for the mud and knew when to put the polls down. Then we would sit down and wait. I said to him" I see the lines pulling. Do you want to get them or me?". This made me laught when he said to me-" Brother this is their last supper, let them eat a little". All of you that crabbed with my brother know the sound we did not want to hear the "ping of the the net" he knew that the crab got away. I did not see him sick.He came down to Philadelphia to see us about 3 or 4 years ago .We all came to see him and Pam. When I saw the love for Pam in his eyes, He was like a little kid again. We talk outside our sister house we had hoped to help her because she needed help. He told me just keep loving Sis." Let her know this". He also told me how much he loved Pam. I was so happy for him and he said to me "Your wife is so good looking" so I said "This is why I saved you for last to see her " ,and his respond was I think- (hot digged dog). We laught and hugged because we were both in love with ours wives. To see all you there and the respect my Brother got -Words can't thank you enough- .Thank you All for loving my Brother.The most HIS KIDS which were devastated by his departing .It made my Love for them even bigger.

George Hilbert

March 6, 2009

Bill. You will be missed, but loved forever. Goodbye brother.

MARY BLAKE

March 5, 2009

I AM SORRY I DID NOT HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW YOU YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER MARY HILBERT BLAKE. HUSBAND AND KIDS

Becca Card

March 5, 2009

Dad, you always found humor in most all situations. Your laugh will stay with me forever. You were always there for me, Bill and our children. You will be missed dearly. God bless and keep you.
Love, Becca

Bill Hilbert

March 4, 2009

Dad,
You will be missed dearly. You were a great father. I learned my life lessons from you. You have made me what I am today. God bles and Keep you. All my love. Bill

James Hilbert

March 4, 2009

Brother, it give me great sadness to hear of Your passing, but I will always remember the times when we went crabbing,and taking me to the Navebase with Dad,You,Billy (boy) George,and having great laughts. I am also glad my wife Maryla and son David got to see
how great of a brother,and a man You were. We will miss you deeply but will always remember You. Love -Your brother James,Maryla,David

Deborah Hopewell/Erdos

March 4, 2009

Hello!! Uncle Bill was always a very kind, funny and sweet man. We loved him and will always remember him with great fondness and with a smile.

From the Erdos Family,

Debbie Erdos

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