Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby of Decatur, Alabama passed away at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence Alabama June 12, 2020.
Ron was born Jan. 6, 1930 to Valentine Hilby, a farmer, and Anne Meier Hilby and baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minnesota.
Ron entered the Army following high school. Following his service to his country, he attended and received a degree from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana.
Ron was preceded in death by his wife Lena Josephine Acres Hilby; his parents; brother Valentine Peter Hilby; sister Irene Martina Hilby Weinzirl; and sister Alice Cecilia Hilby, who died in infancy.
Ron is survived by his former wife; sons Timothy and Brian Hilby; and daughter Julie Hilby Johnson. Ron is also survived by brothers George Valentine Hilby, Walter Joseph Hilby, David John Hilby, Kenneth Stephen Hilby; sister Mary Ann Hilby Weiner; stepsons Samuel Acres and David Acres; and seven grandchildren.
Rosary and visitation will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman, Alabama. The Memorial Mass will also be held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church followed by burial at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. These services will be announced by Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama at a later date and time.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Source for Women, 203 Commercial St., Hanceville, Alabama 35077, 256-352-5683.
Please send condolences to the family at www.mossservicefh.com. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
