of Greenbrier, AR
February 27, 1929 - September 6, 2013
Charles Owen Hilburn, 84, of Greenbrier, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 6, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1929 in Black Rock, AR to the late Richard Owen and Mary Elizabeth (Shaver) Hilburn.
He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired instructor from Twin Lakes Vo-Tech School in Harrison. He raised Missouri Foxtrotters and was a member of the Missouri Foxtrotters Association. He was a faithful member of Greenbrier Church of Christ.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Jean (Massey) Hilburn; son, Danny Hilburn (Mary Ann) of Cabot; daughters, Vickie Rogers (Roy) of Conway, Carol Farrar (Bud) of Lillie, LA, and Diane Hilburn of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Adam Rogers, Jared Rogers, Kristen Barber, Lynley Farrar, Lillianna Hilburn, and Sanders Hilburn; sister, Lou Ann Shaw (Bob); and brothers, John Hillburn (Bonnie) and Dale Hilburn (Jan); sister-in-law, Mona Hardin; special life-long friend, Bill Burns; and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Genelda Hilburn and Euline Freeman.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Greenbrier Church of Christ with Brother Glen Elliott officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday at Lancaster Cemetery in Strawberry, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2013 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Southern Christian Home, 100 W Harding Street, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 or Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the following doctors and their staff: William Freeman, Job Jacob, Bryan Imamura, Brad Baltz, and Jessica Joheim.
Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier.
Charles was a dear friend and neighbor to my family while he lived in Greenbrier. He was there through the tragic loss of my wife. I think about him and Jean a lot and miss our visits and how much they loved my wife.
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. I have very fond memories of your family. The originals of Twin Lakes Vo-Tech were a tight knit group that loved one another!
Diane, I wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you that you will have strength through your grief. I am so sorry for your loss. Clemmie
Diane and family, I am so sorry about your dad. It is very hard to loose your "daddy". Take it one day at a time, don't be afraid to cry and grieve. You all are in my prayers.
Love ya! <3
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr Hilburn's passing. My prayers are with you all.
It's times like these that I wish I had spent more time with family. I will cherish the memories that I have of Uncle Charles - he and dad making music together most of all! Know that you are loved and missed.
Love,
The Carr Family
April, Aaron, Ashley, and Aricin
Mrs. Hilburn and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hilburn was the epitome of what a fine Christian gentleman should be. We came to know him when he bought hay from us.We were so appreciative for his military service and his love of God and country. He will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, woody and Margie Parker
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. I have such good memories of growing up in Harrison with your family. Charles was a wonderful Christian man and very well-liked and respected by those inside and outside the Lord's church. He left a legacy of honesty and integrity. All of you are and always will be special and dear to my heart. I know the Lord will be with you.
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts. I have such good memories of growing up in Harrison with your family. Charles was a wonderful Christian man and very well-liked and respected by those inside and outside the Lord's church. He left a legacy of honesty and integrity. All of you are and always will be special and dear to my heart. I know the Lord will be with you.
I am so sorry I couldn't be there. You are all in my thoughts. Hugs and love to the whole family.
Vonnie Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your Earthly Loss of your husband via phone call today from Marian Faye. Please know our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. A beautiful Tribute for us to view. and How Precious those Memories are.
We have fond memories of this wonderful christian family. Charles was always ready to help. Our sympathy during this time for sure but God has given us memories of good times. Hold to God's unchanging hand. With Love, The Jarrett's
Diane & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you & keeping you & your family in my prayers.
We will miss Charles and his wonderful stories. We told our sons that one of the links to our family past had been broken with his passing. We look forward to seeing him again. We love you Jean.
My prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow, God Bless you.
We will miss brother Charles & his love for the church & its children @ Greenbrier. We looked up to him & hope to meet him in our eternal home. Love to his family
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. God has called another angel home. I have many memories, most all are of Charles smiling. I'm sure he is up there with dad talking horses and farming. May God bless you with strength in the coming months.
Our thoughs and prayers are with you during this time.
May God Bless & Comfort you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Grogan and Grogan Family
Our thoughs and prayers are with you during this time.
May God Bless & Comfort you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Grogan and Grogan Family
My prayers go out to all the family .... I cherish the memories ... I always enjoyed Uncle Charles playing the banjo ... Deepest Sympathies .,,, BJ
A good man has gone to rest. May God bless his family.