Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Apr 17, 1950 - Aug 7, 2023
The stories I can recall , So many memories. Sammy was a man's man, hard worker, could keep you laughing all day long. Never ending energy. What a great guy. I never really thought of him as my Uncle, just one of my Dads best friends. He would make a call and Sammy would appear. Rest in peace Uncle.
Phillip Howell
August 11, 2023 | Gloucester, VA | Family
Sam cutting my moms grass while giving my son Mavi a ride on his lawn mower.
RIP Sam one of the coolest dudes who ever lived
Sam was my parents next door neighbor Recy’s father. Quick & funny story about Sam after my dad died I fixed my moms hanging gutters. One side I was having trouble with. Came back the next day and Sam was on a ladder with his shirt off fixing it. He was already cutting my moms grass to make it easier on her & me. I started getting these thoughts in my head that this man was pushing up on my mom. Without even saying anything Sam looked at...
Chris Stoops
August 10, 2023 | Hampton, VA | Family
Sammy Came into my life When he married my Sister Barbara. He was such a loving and caring man to all of us. He always would keep us all laughing
JUNE Rickman
August 10, 2023 | NN, VA | Family
Group of 10 Trees
Beth Ide
August 09, 2023 | Newport News, VA
NEWPORT NEWS – Samuel Thomas Hilliard Jr., 73, passed peacefully on August 7, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia. He is survived by his brothers and sisters Scarlet Hilliard (Cindy) of Newport News, VA, Tutti Hilliard (Laurie) of Gloucester, VA, Mitchell Hilliard (Susan) of Gloucester, VA, James Hilliard (Wendy) of Gloucester, VA, Harry Hilliard (Dawn) of Frederick, MD, and Joice Marie Higa (Kevin) of Las Vegas, NV; his loving children Marissa Ferguson (Kenny) of Hampton, VA, Christy Spence (Billy) of Gloucester, VA, Brandon Hilliard of Williamston, SC. and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Thomas Hilliard Sr., Joice Oliver Franklin and his son Samuel Thomas Hilliard III.Born in Newport News, Virginia on April 15, 1950, Sammy grew up in Coke, Va. and attended Gloucester High School. Sammy worked for the Newport News Shipyard and in the construction industry for many years.Sammy enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, basketball and football. He was an exceptional athlete and loved competition.Sammy also had a real talent of making friends and never met a stranger. He genuinely cared for other people and showed it with his generosity. He taught his children to be self-reliant, considerate and respectful of others. He will be remembered for his fun loving, generous spirit, his willingness to help others and his love of family.Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11th 2023 from 6:30PM- 7:30PM at the Andrews Funeral Home (7192 Main Street. Gloucester, VA. 23061). A graveside service will be held on Saturday 12:00PM at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery in Hayes, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions to be made in Sammy’s name to Beech Grove Baptist Church in Gloucester, Virginia.
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