Earl L. Hildebrant
Retired Garrett Aviation
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Mr. Earl L. Hildebrant, 83, husband of Jean Hildebrant.
Mr. Hildebrant was a native of Midland, MI. He worked as a Field Service Engineer for Garrett Aviation. He was a pilot for 68 years and traveled the world extensively. Mr. Hildebrant was held in high esteem by members of the aviation industry, locally and abroad. He served as a mentor to many and will be sorely missed.
Family members in addition to his wife include children: Peter Hildebrant (Leanne) and Susan Hildebrant, stepchildren: Jessica Jimenez, Marjorie Jimenez, Juan Jimenez (Kathie), Jon Jimenez (Toni) and James Jimenez (Debbie), grandchildren: Samantha Hildebrant, Luci Barnhill, Leslie Fryer, Sam Jimenez (Marcie) and Shelly Lorenzen (Steve), great-grandchildren: Shelby McNeal, Bryson McNeal, Amber Jimenez, Emily Jimenez, Samantha Jimenez, Jamie Jimenez, Herbert Barnhill, William Barnhill, Debra Fryer, Alyssa Lorenzen, Maddie Lorenzen and James Lorenzen, Best Friend: Steve Thompson (Jo). Mr. Hildebrant is also survived by one sister and three brothers.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Hephzibah United Methodist Church, 4431 Brothersville Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815, with Rev. T.G. Hall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Hephzibah United Methodist Church, PO Box 65, Hephzibah, GA 30815.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at
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