He was born in Burke County on June 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Georgia and Jessie Rogers Hildebrand.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Howard Hildebran.
Roger served time in the Army Reserves and was retired from GE after over 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife Linda Frye Hildebran of the home, his sons Jerry Hildebran and wife Lela of Hickory, and Kevin Hildebran of Hickory; daughter Kelli Rockett and husband Rench of Conover; grandsons Chad Hildebran and wife Christina of Hickory, Alex Hildebran of Hickory and David Rockett and wife Alex of Mt. View; great granddaughters Chloe and Kynnedi Rockett of Mt. View.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 12:45pm to 1:45pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sam Crowe officiating.
Burial will follow in Burke Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery.
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