Hillard Preston Posey

Lake Linden: Hillard Preston Posey, 85, of Lake Linden, passed away after a short illness, at the Omega House in Houghton, on February 20, 2026. 

                Hillard was born on April 18, 1940, in Alabama, a son of Nolan and Bessie (Morgan) Posey.  He attended school in Walled Lake, Michigan.

                Hillard worked for the City of Wixom as an equipment operator.  He managed a service station in Hubbell.  He worked at Silver Forest Products in Lake Linden for a number of years and at Posey Contracting with his son until his retirement.

                Hillard was married to Lois Tuck on June 4, 1960 in Walled Lake, Michigan, 66 years ago in June.

                He was a member of Whitetails Unlimited and the NRA.

                Hillard was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was adored by many for being kind and gentle.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.  His favorite place was the camp, first in Ewen, and later at Gay-Lac La Belle.

                He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters-Goldie and Joyce, and brother-Mark.

                He is survived by: his wife-Lois; 3 sons-Steve (Kimberly) Posey of Woodstock, GA, Robert (Jill) Posey of Lake Linden, and Jeff Posey of Woodstock, GA; 3 grandchildren-Joel (Jordan), Benjamin (Colleen), and Britney (Colton) Baylor; 6 great-grandchildren and soon to be 7-Liam, Lucy, Shea, Jack, Piper, and Rosalee; sister-Ruth Delap; brother-Mike (Cheryl) Posey; and many other relatives.

                The family wishes to give special thanks to the caring people at the Omega House. 

                The celebration of Hillard’s life for family and friends will be held this summer.  The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is assisting with arrangements.  In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Omega House.  Online condolences may be shared at pearcefuneralhome.com

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