Gary Edward Hildebran

Gary Edward Hildebran 79, of Starke died May 19, 2019, at his home afterseveral years of declining health due to Parkinson disease. Gary was born in Morganton, NC and has been a long time resident of Starke. He is a graduate of the Class of1958 Bradford High School and also a graduate of Mars Hill University.After graduating from Mars Hill, he enlisted in the Army and served hiscountry in Germany for three years. Prior to his retirement, Gary was employed by AT&T over 35 years as a communication technician.After retirement, Gary played golf almost every day until his illness prevented him from doing so. His parents Joseph and Maxine Hildebran; father andmother-in-law Shi and Eula Mae Smith and a brother-in-law Robbie Smith had all preceded him in death. His survivors are his wife of 60 years Linda (Smith) Hildebran and their two sons Dan (Cindy) Kirby Joe (Tara) all of Starke; a sister Linda Collins of Starke and a brother Edward (Gwen) Orlando. Also left behind is a brother-in-law Shi Smith (Kitty), sister in-law Bobbie Faye Blackshear (Tommy), and sister-in-law Becky Smith; five grandchildrenHilary Arcuri (Tony), Tyler Hildebran (Ashley), Hannah Reddish (Kevin),Drew Hildebran and Krista Hildebran along with seven great-grandchildren Caden,Siena, Marseille, Augustus, Evie, Eliza and Cantrell.A burial service will be Monday, June 3, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors.Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. (904) 964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200