Obie Allen

Hillery Jr.

Bro.  Obie Allen Hillary, Jr., was born on March 27, 1947 to the late Dorothy and Bobby Hillary, Sr. In Marengo County, Alabama. He was a longtime resident of Mobile County. He gracefully exchanged life for eternity on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Wellington Street Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor W.D. Hires and was a founding member of New Covenant Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Darryl C. Brooks, Sr. He served faithfully until his death. He lived a life grounded in faith, love, and dedication to his family.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Bobby Hillary, Thomas Jefferson Hillary, and Cassandra Tunstall. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Berniece Hillary. Two loving children, Maurice (Tina) and Fredrick Hall, both of Mobile, Alabama. One brother, Donald (Lula) Hillary of Mobile, Alabama. Three cherished grandchildren, Regina Mercedes, and April. Two devoted nieces: Dorothy and June Tunstall. Three great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other realatives and dear friends.

A public visitation will be held at Rice & Reese Funeral Home on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The visitation will continue at New Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 11:30 AM until the 12:30 PM funeral hour. Interment will take place in the Whispering Pines Cemetery.