MR. WILLIE ARTHUR “W.A.” HILLIARD, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Eastman Healthcare and Rehab. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, November 21, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bill Jones and Rev. Chuck Taylor officiating. W.A. was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Rhine, GA, and a retired truck driver for Wal-Mart, Inc. for many years. In his earlier years, he was a former member of the Steel Workers Union. W.A. was the son of the late Claude Bowen Hilliard and Woodrow Hilliard, Sr. and was preceded in death by a Daughter, Chanel Hilliard, Grandson, Cole Hilliard, and 2 Brothers, Woodrow “Junior” Hilliard and Billy Ray Hilliard. He is survived by his Wife; Daughter; Son; Step-Son; Grandchildren; Great-Grandchildren; 2 Sisters; Brother; 2 Sisters-in-law; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. The family may be contacted at the Hilliard residence and will receive friends in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery from 10:30AM-11:00AM Tuesday, November 21. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rhine, GA 31077.