Arthur Barnett Hilgerson

Mr. Arthur Barnett Hilgerson, age 89, of Baldwin, Fla. died Tuesday, April 29, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla. following a short illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla and resided in Baldwin, Fla. for most of his life. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a welder by trade. Mr. Hilgerson was of the Baptist faith and attended Grace Baptist Church in Baldwin, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine C. Hilgerson, son-in-law, John Bangs, and two brothers, Harry and Paul Hilgerson. He is survived by one son, Arthur B. Hilgerson, Jr. of the Philippians: Five daughters, Linda (David) McGlashan of Spring City, TN, Katherine ( Walter) Perritt of Pace, Fla., Mary Evelyn (Lavern) Watson and Rita Bangs both of Baldwin, Fla., and Dolores (Wayne) Dunnaway of Jasper, Fla.: One brother, John Hilgerson of Tampa, Fla.; One sister, Rose Murry of Jacksonville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, 44 great- grandchildren, and 34 great-great grandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, May 5, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Burnsed officiating. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Fla. is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.guerryfuneralhome.net

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