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Edward E. “Big Ed” Hillyard, Jr.

Date of Death: January 7, 2020

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Tuesday 1/14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Tuesday 1/14, 1:00 pm

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Cemetery
Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, Virginia 22602
Tuesday 1/14

Reception to follow the entombment:
Omps Reception Center, South Chapel

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
P.O. Box 1000
Dept. 142
Memphis, Tennessee 38148

Edward E. “Big Ed” Hillyard, Jr., 76, of Winchester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Winchester Medical Center.

Edward was born in 1943, in Winchester, Virginia the son of the late Edward E. Hillyard, Sr. and Margaret Hillyard. Mr. Hillyard attended James Wood High School, Class of 1963. He was a Plant Supervisor for Coca Cola in Winchester, Virginia and worked there for 31 years. He loved being with his grandbabies and attending all of their sports functions over the years. Big Ed loved his antiques and going antiquing with his wife, took great pride in his garage and was always tinkering around in there. The Redskins were still the team that he loved, no matter the outcome of the season.

Mr. Hillyard married Alice Joan Tobin on December 5, 1965 in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Angela Hillyard of Winchester, Virginia; son, Edward E. Hillyard, III of Winchester, Virginia; daughter in law, Jennifer Hillyard; grandchildren, Austin Hartman, Addison Hillyard and Mason Hillyard, all of Winchester, Virginia; and brothers, Thomas Hillyard and Donald Hillyard, both of Winchester, Virginia.

Along with his parents, Mr. Hillyard is preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Hicks; and brothers, Robert Hillyard and David Hillyard.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Alan Morrison officiating. Entombment will follow at the Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum. A reception will follow at Omps Reception Center, South Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Tuesday 1/14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Tuesday 1/14, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, Virginia 22602
Map
Tuesday 1/14

Reception to follow the entombment:
Omps Reception Center, South Chapel

Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
P.O. Box 1000
Dept. 142
Memphis, Tennessee 38148

Edward E. “Big Ed” Hillyard, Jr., 76, of Winchester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Winchester Medical Center. Edward was born in 1943, in Winchester, Virginia the son of the late Edward E. Hillyard, Sr. and Margaret Hillyard. Mr. Hillyard attended James Wood High School, Class of 1963. He was a PlantContinue Reading

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Mason Hillyard left a message on January 21, 2020:
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Leah, Ethan, Brynn & Brooks left a message on January 14, 2020:
It was always nice to walk out of the school building and see Mr. and Mrs. Hillyard setting up their chairs on the hill promptly at 2:45 before a Husky football game. I'd like to think the rope that tied those chairs together now represents a bond between family that can never be broken. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Longeneckers left a message on January 14, 2020:
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Hartwell Harrison left a message on January 11, 2020:
I extend my heartfelt prayers to the Hilliard family. I worked with Ed at the Coke plant in the summers from 1968–1971. I have fond memories of him as a route salesman at the time. He was a live wire for sure and hard to keep pace with. God bless him.
Hartwell Harrison left a message on January 11, 2020:
I extend my heartfelt prayers and best wishes to the Hilliard family. I worked with Ed at the Coke plant in the summers from 1968 to 1971. I recall with fond memories that he was a route salesman at the time and he was a live wire for sure. God bless him.
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MERLE KERNS left a message on January 11, 2020:
Dear Joan and family, Our prayers are with you during this time of great loss. May our Lord grant you peace and comfort knowing Ed is no longer suffering but is with Jesus. We love you and remember all the good times we've shared. Love and blessings, Merle and Dale
Shawn M Huddleston left a message on January 11, 2020:
I have so many lovely memories. Prayers and lots of love.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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