Weldon C. Hilbert Obituary (1925 - 2010)

Weldon C. Hilbert, 85 Weldon Charles Hilbert, 85, a resident of Dayton, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hilbert was born on April 22, 1925 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Gordon McKinley and Sally Ann Mongold Hilbert. He was a World War II Navy veteran who served on the USS New Jersey. He was a member of the American Legion Post 27. Mr. Hilbert had owned and operated an excavating business and was Clover Hill United Methodist Church. On January 19, 1943 he married the former Cynthia Lilly Hilbert who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Brenda Druen and husband Ray of Gore, Va., Elaine Estep and husband Tom of Dayton, Sherry Clark and husband Sonny of Harrisonburg; three sisters, Nancy Huffman, Carolyn Myers and husband John, all of Bridgewater, Ann Plaugher of Dayton, one brother, John Hilbert and wife Mary Ann of Dayton; two grandchildren, Michele Estep of Dayton, Scott Clark and wife Christa of Dayton, two great-grandchildren, Rylee Clark and Reston Clark. Mr. Hilbert was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Phyllis Jean Hilbert. A private burial was held at Clover Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Fellowship Church, 188 Bellview Road, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802 or to American Legion Post 27, 3021 John Wayland Highway, Dayton, Va. 22821. Online condolences may be made to the family at mcmullenfh.com.