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Leighton Hilderbrand
1958 - 2015
Leighton Hilderbrand
1958 - 2015
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1958
DIED
2015
Leighton Hilderbrand Obituary
Virginia Beach - Lenny Hilderbrand, 56, passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra (Sam); parents Ernest B and Madeline Hilderbrand; two brothers, Ernest Jr. and James Hilderbrand. Lenny left behind his fiancée, Betty Jackson; brother, Ross Hilderbrand; step-daughter, Cassandra Parker; 3 grandchildren, Bryan, Karenza and Jeremy Trotter; 3 great grandchildren; and a niece, Katie Hilderbrand. Lenny was a supervisor in the Newport News Shipyard for over 35 years. No services are planned.
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Aaron Garrett
December 18, 2022
Work with Lenny on Jerald ford on 20 and 21 plat best boss I ever had
kevin crehan
March 8, 2015
I had the pleasure of working beside Lenny for the past 4 years. My condolences go out to the family and to his girlfriend Betty who was there for him. I saw the change in him you made while you were there. He will be deeply missed
Cotton candy at its best
Ross Hilderbrand
March 8, 2015
Lenny, I will miss you it was great getting to know you again, spending time with you in the last year was great. Tell our other brothers hi for me, also thank you for helping with the kettle korn business you did great as a cotton candy man. I wish we had more time, you don't know how much I will miss you. Love you, your brother, Ross
Nathan Hassell
March 8, 2015
You were a friend and coworker to all of us at Newport News Shipbuilding and we will miss you greatly. Our prayers are with the family during this time of loss of a love one. Rest in Peace Lenny.
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