Obituary of Charlie Hillenburg

Bedford-Charles Hillenburg, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence. Born May 31, 1934, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Hurl and Iva (Hillenburg) Hillenburg. He married Barbara Pruett, and she preceded him in death. He was the owner of E & H Bridge, Inc. He attended the Fayetteville Baptist Church and also the New Union Christian Church. He served with the Indiana National Guard and was Lawrence County Commissioner in the 1980’s Charlie was a member of the Masonic Lodge #14 F&AM. Survivors include: his daughter Debbie Emmons and husband Steve Lopp, two grandchildren: Amanda Wright and husband Chad, Michael Emmons and wife Lorie; five great grandchildren: Kody Emmons and fiancé, Ashlynne Bender, Ellie Huffman and husband, Allen, Levi Wright and wife, Sadie, Larissa Wright and Bradley Crane, Logan Wright and fiancé, Laney Hayes; a great grandson, Grayson Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a son, Steven E. Hillenburg, a half brother Robert J. “Casey” Hillenburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in the New Union Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday June 13th. Masonic services at 7:00 pm on Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.