William "Justin Lawrence" Hilliard Obituary (1958 - 2016)

William L. Hilliard Jr., also known as Justin Lawrence, departed this earth on March 14, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He is the son of Mrs. Verdell Fuller Hilliard and the late William L. Hilliard Sr. Born and raised in White Plains and attended White Plains City Schools. He graduated from White Plains High School and attended Purchase College. William was a beauty expert/consultant and specialized in "beauty, fashion and glamour." He was a make-up artist specializing in weddings. His work was published in "Manhattan Bride" magazine and he also served as a beauty expert for Victoria's Secret. He is survived by his mother Verdell F.Hilliard, sister Karen A. Hilliard-Searcy (her husband Sheldon), nieces Vanessa and Crystal Searcy, and nephews Sheldon Searcy and Clarence Cuthbertson Jr. (his wife Carla), and two grandnieces. Wake will take place on Monday March 21, 2016 at 10am followed by funeral service at 12pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 188 Orawaupum Street. Interment at White Plains Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to White Plains Hospital, Cancer Care, Hospice Palliative Care in memory of William L Hilliard, Jr