Wayne Stewart Hilliard

Wayne S. Hilliard, 75, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Holy Oak, Massachusetts on September 14, 1950 to the late Fred and Joan (Lafferty) Hilliard.

Wayne graduated from Wintersville High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for Republic Steel for 30 years before retiring and was a member and past commander of the Coshocton VFW #1330. On September 29, 2005 he married Debra (Lazasz) Hilliard.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Debra; children Brad (Melissa) Hilliard, Greg (Tabitha) Hilliard, and Amanda (Mark) Snode; step children Rachael (James) Shetler and Ronald (Katherine) Stephenson; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild on the way.

Calling hours will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton, OH 43812 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 11:00am with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery where the Coshocton County Honor Guard will be performing military honors. An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com