Bryant Hilliard; Oct. 23, 2010

Bryant Leonard Hilliard of Madison passed away Saturday, Oct. 23 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 74.

Bryant was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County and was an owner and auctioneer of B&W Auctions.

Survivors include four daughters, Shelia Cooper, Sherry Burks, Shirley Hilliard and Shata Pace; one brother, Wilson Hilliard; three sisters, Faye Jones, Jane McKinney and Betty Hilliard; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Berryhill Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Anthony Ford officiating. Burial will be in Huntsville Memory Gardens. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Berryhill Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alabama School of the Deaf.