Julius Hillard, Sr. passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1959 in Fresno, California to the late William Hillard and Marie A. Burbridge Hillard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Mary Burbridge.

Left to cherish his memory is significant other, Sheba Bradley; son, Julius Omar Hillard, Jr.; daughter, Marissa Hillard (Richard Maxey); brothers, William Hillard (Katie Mae) of Topeka, KS, Gabriel Hillard (Nessa) of Hinesville, GA, Joseph Hillard (Ann) of Hattiesburg, MS, Christopher Hilliard (Shug) of Gulfport, MS; sisters, Mary McCarty (James) of Killeen, TX, Bernadette Barnett (Larry) of Richmond, VA, Philomena Jefferson (Aaron) of Gulfport, MS; grandchildren, Olivia Hillard and Xavier Hillard Maxey; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.