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Gerald S. Hildebrand, 89, of Little River died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at his home.
Born on May 23, 1930, in Dallastown, Pa., he was the son of the late Sterling and Margaret Williams Hildebrand.
Mr. Hildebrand served his country proudly in the United States Army 25th Infantry Division for 28 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 186, a Life Member of VFW Post 10804, and a member of Masonic Lodge 649 in Pennsylvania and Lodge 392 in South Carolina for 62 years.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Arthea Hershner; son, Steve Hildebrand; daughters, Stephanie Jones and Tamie Fisher; brother, Dean Hildebrand; sister, Joanne Waltmyer; three grandchildren, R.J. Fisher, Matthew Hoerr, and Katie Fisher; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jackson Hoerr.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Little River United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Welcome Home Center, 421 Hwy. 57 S., Little River, S.C. 29566 or St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.
