Hile

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

William was born in Butler on Jan. 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 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, Steelers parties, going out to breakfast, good times at area taverns singing karaoke and boating with friends.

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 and Uncle Barry. 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 Bradys 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 are a brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Terri Hile, of Emlenton; two nephews, 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 good friends, especially his longtime best friend, who surely greeted him on the other side with “Hey P-H!”

HILE — Friends of William J. “Bill” Hile Jr., who died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, will be received from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Brady Fire Department, P.O. Box 129, East Brady, PA 16028.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.