A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born July 24, 1950 in Kentwood, LA and was 72 years of age. He was honorably discharged from USMC and a Vietnam Veteran with a National Defense Service Medal, a Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with one star and a Rifle Marksman Badge. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Hilbun Brown; daughter-in-law, Brandi McDaniel Hilbun Blades (Roy); grandchildren, Kelsey Denise Hilbun, Shelby Lynn Hilbun Oliver (Bruce), and Harley Danyelle Hilbun; great-grandchildren, Saylor Grace Oliver and Collin Ray Oliver; expecting great-grandchild, Kaden Isaiah Woodard; sister, Barbara Ann Hilbun Graham; nephew, Kenneth Ray Graham. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Newsom Hilbun; daughter, Tanya Denise Hilbun; son, David Ray Hilbun, Jr.; father, Dave Odie Hilbun; mother, Jessie Maxine Lea Hilbun; brother-in-law, Douglas Graham; nephew, Alan Graham. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, May 26, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.