John R. Hilaman of Oxford

John R. Hilaman, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD, after a long illness.

Born in Calvert, MD, he was the son of the late D. Chester and Natalie Berriker Hilaman.

John was raised at the family farm in Barnsley, outside of Oxford, PA. While attending Oxford High School, he was a member of the Varsity Soccer team. After graduating in 1943, he continued farming on the family farm until his retirement in the late 1980’s.

After retirement he helped set up the new Cameron’s Hardware and mowed his and various friends’ yards and keeping his own garden.

He is survived by his devoted sister, Maybelle E. Page; nephews, Kenny Sumner, Barry Sumner and William Sumner; and nieces, Connie Edwards and Nanci Sumner.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Sumner and brother–inlaw, George Sumner.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 10 – 11 am.

Interment will be in Brick Friends Cemetery, Rising Sun, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made the Calvert Manor Nurse Scholarship Fund, 1881 Telegraph Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. 610-932-9584.