Herbert Cornell Lillard , 77, passed on March 18, 2021. He was born to Richard Lillard and Alberteen Lillard in Chicago, Illinois on November 03, 1943.

Herbert graduated from St. Anne Community High School in 1961. Herbert worked at Alpine Construction Co until he retired in 2008 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. He married Joanne Lillard in 1968 and they lived together in Kankakee, Illinois. Together they raised 3 children Herbert Lillard Jr (Brenda Lillard ), Lamont Lillard Sr (Charlene Lillard ), Darrell Lillard Sr (Janice Lillard ). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren Samantha Lillard, Morgan Lillard, Lamont Lillard Jr, Lamar Lillard, Lamel Lillard, Lamere Lillard, Rosita Lillard, Rokeshia Lillard, Jareem Lillard, Jathiya Lillard, Hamim Lillard, ShuAraa Lillard, Darrell Lillard Jr, and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father Richard and Alberteen Lillard.