Henry Ford Pillers
Henry Ford Pillers
February 1, 2014
Henry Ford Pillers, 90, Russellville, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Pillers proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired bus driver from New Orleans. After moving to Russellville, he was a member of Russellville Masonic Lodge #371 and Russellville OES Chapter #256.
The visitation was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following. Officiating at the service was Pastor George Sansbury. Burial followed at Liberty Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Haleyville (Ashridge), with military honors and Masonic rites.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Henrietta Pillers; daughter, Melody P. LeBlanc; grandchildren, John W. Schmidt, Jr., Dionne M. Veque; step-grandchildren, Michael Williams, Jr., Danny Williams, Diane Williams, Matthew Williams; great-grandchild, Olivia Buras; siblings, Norma Little, Bobby Pillers; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Lee and Henry Clay Pillers; sisters, Mildred Fortado, Betty Bullock, Dorothy Howell, Madge Hall, Trubie Brannon; step-son, Michael J. Williams; and step-granddaughter, Angel Williams.
The pallbearers were John Schmidt, Jr., Ronald LeBlanc, Robert Till, and Robert Traina.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Russellville Church of God for their prayers and support. Also, a special thanks to Russellville Hospital and the VA for your love and care, as well as Dr. Longmire, Dr. Santos, Dr. Jon Sherrod and the Hospice of North Alabama for your care of our family.
