Randy A. Hilliard, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 2:17 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio on June 29, 1953, the son of the late David William and Catherine Violet (Wren) Hilliard.
He is survived by four children; Brandy Nicole (Orlando) Serrano of Columbus, Shannon (Holly) Reed of Marysville, Morgan Hilliard of Marion, and Randy Hilliard II of DeGraff, nine grandchildren; two sisters; Karen (Terry) Bartley of Bellefontaine, Sharon (Bob Lindsey) Organ of Bellevue, Jerry (Betty Mikesell) Hilliard and Rick ( Amy Steed) Hilliard, both of Bellefontaine and Bill (Lisa) Hilliard of Lima.
Randy was a 1973 graduate of West Liberty-Salem High School and worked for the Bellefontaine Examiner and then later for NEX Transport, where he retired. When he was younger, he enjoyed working on muscle cars. He loved NASCAR and followed Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and was a Cincinnati Bengals fan. Randy was an awesome guy and was a very giving person. He always worked hard to provide for his kids and loved being with his family.
Pastor Paul Bogenrife will officiate a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hilliard family in care of Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.