Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
1938 - 2017 (Age 78)
Marie, Debbie, Gary, Della, Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss, Garland was a wonderful person an will be missed. I just found out today when I saw Marie today at a restaurant. My condolences and prayers for you and all your family. Garland was a wonderful man and so is Marie and all of your family. Love you guys and I am sorry I didn't find out until now. Today is 4/24/2018 Terry Spivey
Terry Spivey
April 14, 2018 | NC | Friend
I met Garland through the Wilmington Art Association. He was a wonderful artist and kind to all who were fortunate to meet him. He will be missed!
Barbara Bear Jamison
November 12, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Many members of the Wilmington Art Association remember Garland with fondness. He was so talented and willing to sharer with others. Sincerely, Kay Bilisoly, Secretary
Kay Bilisoly
November 12, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Marie, Debbie, Gary, Della, Beth...thoughts and prayers to your family during this time. Garland was such a special man. Hunter, my dad , shared a special bond with Garland, one that I was privileged to see and share in. I really appreciated the time spent with them. Our love for him and all of you continues and the legacy of his life is far reaching. A truly unique and kind man who will be missed by family, friends, and all those who knew him.
Jay Tilghman
November 10, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
My condolences for the loss of your dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He lived a fulfilling and successful life. May all of you continue to be blessed with his legacy and may you hold on to those wonderful memories. (1 Thess. 4:13, 14) Sincerely, Ali
November 08, 2017
Marie, Debbie, Gary, Della, Beth, and your families,
Just as I have benefited from knowing all of you and from working with and learning from Garland since 1966 at N. C. State, I now share in your loss. I remember, and often have reflected upon especially, his counselor's mantra on the masking tape on the back edge of his desk Empathize, don't Sympathize as a source of helpful objectivity when working with students. I many times also have chuckled when I saw or thought of his perspective...
November 07, 2017
Marie and Family,
We were so very sorry to learn about Garland. Not only was he my boss and mentor when I worked with him in the Graphic Communications Program at N.C. State; he was also a kind, sincere, and true friend. Although it has been many years since we have seen each other, I will always consider Garland to be a true friend!
Your family is in our thoughts,
Bill and Linda Ross
Bill Ross
November 07, 2017 | Hertford, NC
Garland was a longtime mentor and co-worker! We loved him dearly! God bless the family!
Gayenell and Tim Gull
Gayenell Gull
November 05, 2017 | Wendell, NC | Friend
Garland was my professor, mentor, employer and friend for 42 years. I will miss him but am grateful for the memories and wisdom he imparted to me. My condolences to the family.
Bob Sorrels
November 05, 2017 | Fuquay Varina, NC
Garland Kermitt Hilliard, Jr., 78, of Hampstead, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington. He was born on November 9, 1938, in Chapel Hill to the late Garland Kermitt Hilliard, Sr., and Mary Della Young Hilliard.
Mr. Hilliard retired from NC State University as Coordinator of Graphic Communications after 30 years. He served as Director of the Living and Learning Program for the School of Engineering, Senior Advisor for the School of Engineering, Chairman of the Engineering Design Graphics Division, American Society for Engineering Education. He also received the Distinguished Service Award, Engineering Design Graphics Division, ASEE and the Orthogonal Award for Distinguished Service and Advancement of Graphic Science, Graphic Communications Program.Garland owned and operated H&M Printing Company, a business his parents started, for 15 years. After retirement, he moved to the Topsail area and had more time for his love of art. He enjoyed wood carving, water color, pencil drawings, and gardening. He won many awards for his artwork and wood carvings.
He was a member of Cape Fear Wood Carvers, Surf City Art Guild, Hampstead Art Guild, Wilmington Art Association and Associated Artists of Southport. He was also a friend of Bill W. for 39 years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Thompson Hilliard; four children, Deborah Marie Grant (Will), Garland “Gary” Kermit Hilliard, III (Lisa), Della Louise Carson (Denny Jay) and Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Brigance (Matt); nine grandchildren, Anna, Jordan, Clair, Meredith, Lindsey, Lydia, Cameron, Austin and Katelynn; one great-granddaughter, Aryana Louise; and his two sisters, Sandra Holland and Della Cherry.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Nineteen restaurant, Olde Point Country Club in Hampstead (513 Country Club Drive).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org) or to Pulmonary Fibrosis Association (pulmonaryfibrosis.org).
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