James "Randy" Hilliard

April 16, 1942 - June 8, 2015

James "Randy" Hilliard, 73, of Prospect, PA, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1942 in Butler, PA, the son of the late James Gilmore Hilliard and Margaret (Fleeger) Hilliard Barkley. Randy was a retired insurance broker. He was a barber for 50+ years, worked as Prospect borough secretary for over 30 years, and worked as a tip staff at the courthouse for 10 years. He was a member of the Syria Temple, Shrine Motor Corp., New Castle Consistory and belonged to the Harmony Lodge #0429. Randy was a former member of Prospect Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, deacon and trustee. He also was past president & assistant chief of Prospect VFD. Surviving are his wife, Karen E. (Lepley) Hilliard whom he married October 9, 1965; 2 daughters, Erin R. (Brian) Craig of Irwin and Ellin J. (Brian) Rue of Conroe, TX, a son, Eric (Kimberly) Hilliard of Prospect, 6 grandchildren, Justin, Dalton, Elijah, Collin, Keaton & Gracie, a brother, Robert (Maris) Hilliard of Pittsburgh, a nephew, James Robert (Susannah) Hilliard. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5 PM until time of service at 8 PM. Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 7 PM. Private interment. Memorial Donations may be made in Randy's memory to the Prospect Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 462, Prospect, PA 16052.