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Thomas Hilliard Obituary

Thomas P. Hilliard VIRGINIA BEACH- Thomas P. Hilliard, 90, passed away Dec. 27, 2010. Mr. Hilliard was born Aug. 26, 1920 in Norfolk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hilliard. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Lynnhaven Moose Lodge 1198 and attended St. John's Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, Tommy and wife Marie, Doc and wife Patsy, George and wife Annie, Billy and wife Mary, John and wife Carol Lee, Mike and wife Ruby; two daughters, Pat Sanders and husband Sandy, Joan White; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, where a celebration of his life will be held Friday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Angel Hilliard DiGiacomo

December 31, 2010

Wishing we could be there w/ our Family... I love you Pa; I know you're in a better place now & Nanny is happy to have you home w/ her!!! Keeping both of you in my Heart ALWAYS!!! We Love You, Angel, Scott, Bianca & Jacob

December 31, 2010

From all of your family at Metro Towing Company, we would all like to offer our condolences to you and all of your family. We are all thinking of you in this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Suzanne Sullivan

December 30, 2010

Doc, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

December 30, 2010

Doc I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. God bless you all
Isabella

December 29, 2010

So sorry of your loss.We are thinking of you all.Love Darlene Britt@Family.

December 29, 2010

So sorry to hear of Uncle Parker's passing. May God comfort you and the family during this difficult time. Bobbi Hogge Davis

Ken and Linda Steen

December 29, 2010

John we are sorry to hear of your loss. Please let Kenny and I know if we can do anything. We are here for you.

Ken and Linda Steen

December 29, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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