William J. "Bill" Hile Jr.

William J. “Bill” Hile Jr., 65, of East Brady, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes late Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025 at his home.

William was born in Butler on January 10, 1960.  He was the son of the late William J. Hile Sr. and the late Lucy Hetrick Hile Dollar.

As a youth, Bill attended the Chicora United Methodist Church.  He was a 1978 graduate of Karns City Area High School. Affectionately “Bundy” to his many friends, Bill enjoyed relaxing in his garage and talking with those who might stop by, Steeler parties, trips on his Harley, going out to breakfast, good times at area taverns singing karaoke, and boating with friends.  He was always a  loyal big brother.  Bill looked forward to family gatherings, especially picnics at the river, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  In his early years, he enjoyed spending summers at Silverside Pool and at his Grandma Jo’s on Green Street, and deer hunting with his Dad, Grandpap, Uncle Barry, and his great Uncle "Steamboat".  He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan.  Most recently, he could be seen driving his golf cart around East Brady. He was a social member of the American Legion Post in Brady’s Bend and belonged to the Sons of the American Legion. Bill was very patriotic and had a special place in his heart for our nation’s veterans and first responders.

In his early years, he worked for Dan Shaner laying carpet and was later employed by Glenn Anderson at The Colonial Inn in Chicora.  Bill retired from the Butler County Prison following nearly 30 years of service as a corrections officer.  Following his retirement, Bill was proud to work for his brother Chris at the funeral homes in Chicora and Karns City.

Surviving is a brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Terri Hile of Emlenton; two nephews, (whom he loved to harass!) Trevor M. Hile and his wife, Sarah, of Emlenton and Aaron William Hile and his wife, Dani, of Kennerdell; a great niece and three great nephews, Gwendolyn, Greyson, Benjamin, and William; his longtime good friend, Kathy Baker of Chicora, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many, many good friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Oliver and Grace McElravy Hile, his maternal grandparents, John Hetrick and Josephine Kelly Hetrick Moore, his maternal great grandparents, with whom he was very close, James C. “Pop” and Alice Jackson Kelly, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and some good friends—especially one best friend who surely greeted him on the other side with  “Hey P…-H…!”.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kathy Baker for making Bill's final years as happy as possible and to his wonderful neighbors, Gordon and Connie, who were there for Bill more than once when he needed them the most, and all others who helped Bill over the years.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora, from Noon – 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Friday.  A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Paul DeBacco and Pastor Bonnie Hile, officiating.   Memorial contributions may be made to The East Brady Fire Department, PO Box 129, East Brady, PA 16028.  Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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