SGM Willie P. Hires, Jr., Ret. passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Hinesville, GA.
He was born in Screven County, GA December 14, 1943. He attended Southeast Bulloch County High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army and proudly serving his country for 26 years. He was a proud Vietnam veteran. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willie P. Hire’s, Sr; his mother, Mattie Lee Bragg; brothers Richard and Paul Hires, and his sister Patricia Ann Collins.
He is survived by his sons Ernest (Tracey) Hires of Ellabel, Eric Hires of Statesboro, and his daughter Monica Blanchard of Hinesville; his brother, Ira T. Hires of Jesup. He was the proud Papa to his grandchildren, Kacie (Stuart) Rose, Wesley Hires, Samantha (Bobby) Smoak, Jordan (Andrea) Hires, Ashley Hires, Hunter Parrish, Kayla (Jacob) Breitbach, Abigail (TJ) Porter, Joshua Bladen, and several great-grands.
The family will receive visitors Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:00pm at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating.
Interment with military honors will be at 3:00pm at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Hires, Jordan Hires, Wesley Hires, Joshua Bladen, Thomas (TJ) Porter and Bobby Smoak.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
