Hilliard Baldridge

Mr. Hilliard Baldridge passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his residence. Age 58 years. He was born December 13, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to James Edward and Lula Pearl Baldridge.
Hilliard was a faithful minister at New Life Baptist Church Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Rufus Bradley Sr. Hilliard loved his church family and being involved in church activities. He was the owner of a successful lawn care business. Hilliard enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish. Hilliard was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Clarence Thomas; one sister, Loretta Ruck Baldridge; three nieces; one nephew; one aunt, Annie (Alexander) Bynum; one uncle, Christopher Horn; one brother-in-law, Alan Ruck; many other relatives and friends including his close friend Pastor George Miles.
Hilliard was preceded in death by his parents, Lula Pearl and James Edward Baldridge; one brother, Jesse James Baldridge; many aunts and uncles.
The family would like to express special thanks to the New Life Baptist Church Ministries family, Ivan E. Phillips and the staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.