Richard Harvey Hillard

Richard Harvey Hillard, age 76, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born April 5, 1945, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Bob and Bernice (White) Hillard. Richard grew up in rural Eaton Rapids and Olivet. He graduated from Olivet High School with the Class of 1963. Richard was a devoted family man and enjoyed getting together with others. He had a passion for all sports but was especially fond of bowling. Richard also enjoyed making trips to the casino and fishing at the family cabin on Narrow Lake. He retired after 42 faithful years of service from Owens-Illinois in Charlotte. Richard is survived by his children: Richard Hillard Jr. of Charlotte, Melissa (Timm) Williams of Charlotte, Roger Hillard of Florida; significant other, Linda Brown; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Green; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Tom Hillard, Dave Hillard; sisters: Marion (Paul) Smith and Marie (Garold) Griffin. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 1 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. For those desiring to view the service from a computer or mobile device, the service will be livestreamed at https://listentochurch.com/listen/bgk .The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Those desiring, may make contributions in Richard’s memory to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org