Hugh Alexander Hildreth, Evansville, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Ascension Hospital, Evansville, IN. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Grace and Peace Lutheran Church, 200 S. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN on Saturday, August 20th. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with the service beginning promptly at noon.
Hugh was born August 24, 1944, the son of Charles Alexander and Rozaline Priscilla Cole Hildreth in Evansville, IN. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Evansville and attended Grace and Peace Lutheran Church in Evansville. He graduated from Central High School in Evansville.
Hugh was an all-around handyman and was employed at Bally’s Evansville as a facilities engineer. He was a quiet, kind and gentle person who was loved by all who knew him. He never said no to anyone he thought needed help.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Hildreth Garner of Cedar Rapids, IA, a brother, John Wesley Hildreth of Rock Island, IL, a sister-in-law, Laura Hildreth of Thomasville, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hugh and Bessie Reeves Hildreth and Leonard and Amy Patton Cole, his parents, Charles and Rozaline, siblings Charles Leonard, Stanley Ray, Victor Leon, and David Russell. May he rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
The family prefers that all guests please wear masks and be mindful of social distancing.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may also be shared at www.osbornefh.com .
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Hugh was born August 24, 1944, the son of Charles Alexander and Rozaline Priscilla Cole Hildreth in Evansville, IN. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Evansville and attended Grace and Peace Lutheran Church in Evansville. He graduated from Central High School in Evansville.
Hugh was an all-around handyman and was employed at Bally’s Evansville as a facilities engineer. He was a quiet, kind and gentle person who was loved by all who knew him. He never said no to anyone he thought needed help.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Hildreth Garner of Cedar Rapids, IA, a brother, John Wesley Hildreth of Rock Island, IL, a sister-in-law, Laura Hildreth of Thomasville, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hugh and Bessie Reeves Hildreth and Leonard and Amy Patton Cole, his parents, Charles and Rozaline, siblings Charles Leonard, Stanley Ray, Victor Leon, and David Russell. May he rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
The family prefers that all guests please wear masks and be mindful of social distancing.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may also be shared at www.osbornefh.com .
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