Harold Hilliard, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on December 3, 2020, at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12th at 10:30 AM at Grand View United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Shinkle officiating. Burial will follow at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with Military Honors accorded by American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Family and friends may visit with the family between 9:30 AM and the time of services at Grand View Methodist Church. The funeral will be live-streamed on Grand View United Methodist Church’s and Leonard Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

Harold was born March 25, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, to Jeraldine (Spann) and David Hilliard Jr. He is a graduate of Hyde Park High School in Chicago. He had completed a welder’s certificate and was studying mechanical engineering before he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War as a member of the Army Corps of Engineers. After returning to civilian life, Harold worked for Eastman Kodak, WVON, and other family-owned businesses.

Harold was passionate about fixing things, always tinkering and returning items to good working condition. Both of his parents came from farming families, he had nine aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, and he was very proud of his family’s entrepreneurship and successes. He loved his family, spending time with grandchildren, found joy in gardening, and he had a major sweet tooth for Pepsi, chocolate donuts, and ice cream. He was known for his intelligence, kindness and helpfulness.

Harold was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jereldine and David, and his sister Valerie.

He is survived by his daughter, Pauline (Brian), sister Jacqueline, brothers Clarence and Kenneth (Beverly), grandchildren Jamal, Alexandria, Madeline, and David.

A special thank you to Stonehill Communities, Unity Point Health Finley Hospital, the Dubuque Fire Department, Leonard Funeral Home and the many doctors, nurses, and staff who provided exceptional care for Harold. Condolences sent to the family care of Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory.