Samuel Russell Hilderbrand
May 7, 1954 ~ December 26, 2019
Samuel Russell Hilderbrand, 65, of Nineveh, passed away December 26, 2019, at his home.
Sam was born May 7, 1954 in Columbus, the son of Jesse Clarence and Evelyn Laverne Jewell Hilderbrand.
He is survived by his children Samuel R. (Sommer) Hilderbrand Jr. and Laura (William) Gallion both of Columbus; grandchildren Rudi, Lillian, Julia, Evelyn, Connor, Sophia, Carson, McKayla, Carolina, and Parker; great-grandchildren Xavier and Jaxson; his significant other Georgia Burton of Nineveh; a step-daughter Jennifer McAllister of Nineveh; his siblings William Hilderbrand of Franklin, Rebecca (Joe) Shelton, Toni (Dale) Jordan, and Alice Fields all of Columbus, and Karen Cox of Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Archie, Charlie, Jesse Ralph, Johnny Ray, and Clarence Alvie Hilderbrand; as well as sisters Vivian Michael, Emma George, and Judy Bassett.
Sam was a U.S. Army Veteran, and enjoyed fishing and sports, playing basketball and softball when he was younger. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday January 3, 2020 at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Teike officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Calling will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 and one hour prior to the service date. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. That’s a great picture of your dad.
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Rosie
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Sam was like a dad to me he took care of me at work when I was in a bad place he was a really good friend wish I had known just found out so I couldn’t say my goodbyes love u Sammy you will be missed
Sooo sorry bout sam.knowed him all.my life we went to grade school together me n his brothers n sisters I be keeping the family n my prayers
So many memories and fun times we shared. Too bad I can’t share them on a public domain. From softball to bowling to basketball, and professional wrestling, and every thing in between. We also worked side by side for many years. You will be missed my friend. And to the family, I am so sorry that I can’t be there with you, but I am in Brooksville Florida at the time. Just be strong and trust in God. Everything will work out.
Ronnie Smith
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Sam Hilderbrand. Always way more than a friend! The sadness of your death brings to me is overwhelmed by the remembrance of the joy of our escapades. Rest in Peace My Friend.
Georgia, I just wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear of Sam’s passing. Please know that you and the families are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. You have been on my mind since I heard last Friday. Let me know if there is anything that you need!!
Deb DeBusk
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Georgia, thinking of you and sending my heartfelt sympathy.
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