Hirian Clifford Wiltfong, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

 

Hirian was born on May 5, 1955 in LaPorte, IN, to Hiawathia Merle and Mildred Ava (Sutton) Wiltfong. 

 

He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother-in-law, John Otto.  Surviving Hirian are his daughter, Jennifer (Wiltfong) Gidcomb of Fayetteville, TN; 4 grandsons, Trenton, Nicholas, Brayden, and Jackson; siblings, Vanasa Otto of La Porte, Darla (Tom) Schroeder of Brownsville, IN, Pamela (Larry) Schmalfeldt of Indianapolis, and Harlan (Nancy) Wiltfong of La Porte; 2 nieces, Mollie (Ryan) Hawkins of Watkinsville, GA and Tara (Tony) Lemus of New Palestine, IN; 2 great-nieces, Olivia and Miley; and 2 great-nephews, Brady and Carter.

 

Hirian was a Travel Analyst at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis, IN.   He enjoyed all kinds of sports, spending time with his friends and family, and the simple things in life. Hirian battled several chronic health issues over the past several years. However, he was a fighter!  Through it all, he never became bitter or let his illnesses change the person he was. Hirian always kept a positive attitude, right up to the very end.

 

Hirian was dearly loved by his friends and family.  He will be greatly missed.

 

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1976 - 1979, serving 6 months in Germany.  While in the Army, he completed the Medical Specialist Course and earned Sharpshooter (Rifle) and Expert (Hand Grenade) badges.

 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, where Full Military Honors will take place.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Heart and Vascular Hospital, 8075 North Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46256.

 

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.