Sam Hilburn's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Sam Hilburn

July 19, 1942 - January 12, 2026 (83 years old)

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Sam Hilburn's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Sam Hilburn

July 19, 1942 - January 12, 2026 (83 years old)

North Little Rock, Arkansas

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Sam Hilburn Obituary

We bid farewell to Sam Hilburn of North Little Rock, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 12, 2026 at the age of 83. Sam touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sam Hilburn to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Hilburn and Mildred Hilburn; his wife Diane Palmer Hilburn; and his brothers, Dick and Tom Hilburn.

He is survived by: his children, Heather McHaney (Patrick), Amber Enderlin (Matt), Paige Bratcher (Brian) and Scott Hilburn (Laura); his grandchildren, Sam, Heath, Jack McHaney, Allison Enderlin, Cole Enderlin (McKenzie), Drake Enderlin (Allie), Nick Enderlin, Luke, Braden, Olivia Bratcher, Annaleigh, Aniston and Norreh Hilburn; his great grandchildren, Whit, Palmer Enderlin, Collins and Gray Enderlin; and his sister Alice Stovall.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, Lakewood United Methodist Church, Hilburn Scholarship foundation for Walnut Ridge high school seniors, or The Razorback Foundation for the Diane Palmer Hilburn Scholarship fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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