Howard Kenneth Hillery

1934 - 2021

Howard Kenneth Hillery died February 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Born November 29, 1934 in Kemptown. Son of Howard Claud and Lela Ellen Smith Hillery. He loved to have crab feasts and cookouts in his back yard, trips with Suzanne to play the slots in Charlestown and playing with his cat "Cheddar". He worked for Keilholtz Trucking, Harvest Store Silos and retired from Bill King Plumbing. Surving are four children Pamela Bouton and family of Georgia, Vickie Owens and family of Florida, Twins Richard and Robert Hillery of Middletown and their families. Special granddaughters Kaitlin and Kelsey, Sister Barbara Shafer husband (Skip) of Walkersville, Sister in law Virginia Hillery of Texas, Aunt Janice Hahn (Dick) of Keymar. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by wife Suezanne White Hillery and brother John S. Hillery. Thanks to the caring folks at Taney Village, Genesis and Frederick Health. Death was due to Covid 19 and COPD. There will be no service or visitation at this time.