Wayne S. Hilliard, 75, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Holy Oak, Massachusetts, on September 14, 1950, to the late Fred and Joan (Lafferty) Hilliard.

Wayne graduated from Wintersville High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for Republic Steel for 30 years before retiring and was a member and past commander of the Coshocton VFW #1330. On September 29, 2005, he married Deborah (Lazasz) Hilliard.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Deborah; children Brad (Melissa) Hilliard, Greg (Tabitha) Hilliard, and Amanda (Mark) Snode; stepchildren Rachael (James) Shetler and Ronald (Katherine) Stephenson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way.

Calling hours will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton, OH 43812 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery where the Coshocton County Honor Guard will be performing military honors.

An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com