Benjamen Andrew Hillard, 48 of California, MD died October 21, 2012 at his residence. Born September 16, 1964 in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of Ronald F. Hillard of California, MD and Elaine (Morris) Hillard of White Plains, MD.

Benjamen graduated from McDonough High School in 1982 and attended the University of Maryland. He was a member of the LaPlata United Methodist Church and a past member of the Waldorf JC's. Benjamen was a talented artist and graphic designer. He worked at Auto Zone in California, MD as a salesman.

In addition to his parents, Benjamen is survived by his step-mother Joye Hillard of California, MD; his brother, James C. Hillard of Clinton, MD, his sister, Mary E. Hillard-Ewald of Gaithersburg, MD, step-brothers, Jeff Morgan (Dee) of Lusby, MD and Jay Morgan (Ann Marie) of Great Mills, MD, and step-sister, Jana Clark (Richard) of Orlanda, FL; his aunt and uncle, Mark and Dale Hillard of San Anselmo, CA; and nephew, George Ewald of Gaithersburg, MD.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.