Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby of Decatur, Alabama, passed away at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence Alabama on June 12, 2020. Ron was born January 6, 1930 to Valentine Hilby, a farmer, and Anne Meier Hilby and baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minnesota. Ron entered the Army following high school. Following his service to his country, he attended and received a degree from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. Ron eas preceded in death by his wife, Lena Josephine Acres Hilby, and his parents, his brother Valentine Peter Hilby, his sister Irene Martina Hilby Weinzirl, and his sister Alice Cecilia Hilby, who died in infancy. Ron is survived by his former wife, two sons Timothy and Brian Hilby, his daughter Julie Hilby Johnson. Rons is also survived by his brothers George Valentine Hilby, Walter Joseph Hilby, David John Hilby, Kenneth Stephen Hilby, and a sister Mary Ann Hilby Weiner, his stepsons Samuel Acres and David Acres and seven grandchildren. Rosary and visitation will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman Alabama. The Memorial Mass will also be held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church followed by burial at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. These services will be announced by Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman Alabama at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Source for Women, 203 Commercial Street, Hanceville, Alabama 35077. Phone: (256) 352-5683. Please send condolences to the family at www.mossservicefh.com Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
