Obituary of William E. Hilfiker, Sr.

  William E. Hilfiker age 84 died peacefully on May 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home.  He was born July 25, 1935 in the Town of Clarendon, a son of the late Alvin and Laura (Gailey) Hilfiker and had lived in this area all of his life.

Bill owned and operated Alor Farms in Clarendon.  He didn’t just raise his family, he raised the neighborhood. 

He was predeceased by his loving wife Eileen in 2016.  He is survived by his children Doreen (David) Clark, William (Brenda) Hilfiker Jr., Donna (Randy) Wilcox, Laura (Gerard) Driesel; grandchildren Jason (Christina) Clark and their children Cora and Michael; Mary (Burt) Mathes and their children Emma Rose, Naomi, Lillian Grace, Shania, Leo, Ray; Joseph (Tricia) Clark and their children Matthew, Zachary, Mici, Tony, David, Cecilia, Kady; Amanda (Maro) Avalon and their son Vincent; Tammy (Jeffrey) Stevens and their son Nicholas; Randy J. (Kellie) Wilcox and their children Cole, Evan, Avery, Kyleigh; Robert Wilcox and his children Leon and Cyrus, Sally (Geoffrey) Driese-Meyer; Chris (Janelle) Driesel and their sons Luke, Tyler; sister Virginia Ahart as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and great-great-grandchildren.

There are no prior calling hours.  Bill’s Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 11th at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Holley.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Hillside Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Orleans County Office for the Aging, 14016 Rte. 31 W. Albion NY 14411.