Cefred Kennard Hildreth, age 87, Cutler Bay, FL passed away October 6, 2016 in Clermont, FL at the home of his daughter Charleen. He was born October 30, 1928 in Bridgeton, NJ son of Helen Rodgers & Cefred J. Hildreth. On June 22, 1948 he was united in marriage to Gloria Herns in Endicott, NY. He retired from the US Navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade having lived with his wife and family in Bethesda, MD, Adak, Alaska, Honolulu, HI, Japan, Morocco & lastly Homestead, FL. Sadly, Gloria preceded him in death on June 5 of this year. Surviving are his children Cheryl Ann Smith & husband James, Kenny Hildreth & Charleen Wyman & husband Bruce, all of Clermont & Kevin Hildreth & Wayne Hildreth both of Cutler Bay; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren & siblings Dianne Johnson & husband Barry, Jerry Hildreth & Elizabeth Lloyd all of Bridgeton.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:00 AM on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at www.beckerfamilyfuneral.com.