He was born in Jamaica, Illinois to Daniel and Margaret Street Hillary.
He married Ailene McDaniel on May 29, 1941, in Dresden, Tenn. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2004.
He also served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific.
Mr. Hillary worked for thirty years at the Jamaica farmers elevator and the Sidell elevator.
He also served as a Sgt. in the Army during WWII in the Pacific. He was awarded many medals and awards for his bravery and heroism. He enjoyed raising and riding horses, and square dancing earlier in his life. He was a member of the Sidell American Legion Post 530.
Contributor: LISA DAVIS (50366112)
Commercial News, Danville, IL
He was born in Jamaica, Illinois to Daniel and Margaret Street Hillary.
He married Ailene McDaniel on May 29, 1941, in Dresden, Tenn. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2004.
He also served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific.
Mr. Hillary worked for thirty years at the Jamaica farmers elevator and the Sidell elevator.
He also served as a Sgt. in the Army during WWII in the Pacific. He was awarded many medals and awards for his bravery and heroism. He enjoyed raising and riding horses, and square dancing earlier in his life. He was a member of the Sidell American Legion Post 530.
Contributor: LISA DAVIS (50366112)
Commercial News, Danville, IL
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