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Danny G. Hilyard

September 7, 1942 - January 4, 2021

Danny Gene Hilyard, age 78 of Farwell, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Danny was born the son of the late Ralph and Sidona (Stayler) Hilyard on September 7, 1942 in Clare. He was a graduate of Farwell High School; and had served his Country in the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia in 1964. He was united in marriage to Alice Kinney. Danny had spent most of his working years with Laborers 1098 out of Saginaw, working mostly pipeline work and other various big construction projects. He was an active member of the Clare Farwell American Legion Post 558 for many years, having occupied several positions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and large family gatherings. Danny is survived by his wife Alice of Farwell; 5 children, Dana (John) Townsend of Stanton, Greg (Julia) Hilyard of Harrison, Nicole Pingilley of Mt Pleasant, Bob (Jenny) Sheldon of Mt Sterling KY, and Mya Hollis of Mt Pleasant; 2 sisters Kathy (Larry) Williams of Alma and Helen (Jim) Gilbert of Alma; 2 Sister-in-Laws Carla Hilyard and Kathryn Peckens; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Danny was predeceased by 4 Brothers, Riley (Sonny) and Betty Hilyard of Clare, Curt and Barb Hilyard of Clare, Bob Hilyard of Clare and Ken Hilyard of Farwell, as well as his daughter Marge Bott of Farwell. In keeping with Danny’s wishes cremation has taken place with a celebration of life to be planned for Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Northwoods Baptist Church. Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Surrey Twp. Cemetery at 10:30 AM. Arrangements were handled by the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Homes. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

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Danny Gene Hilyard, age 78 of Farwell, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Danny was born the son of the late Ralph and Sidona (Stayler) Hilyard on September 7, 1942 in Clare. He was a graduate... View Obituary & Service Information

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