Known and respected throughout football in Northern Ireland, Hilbert continues to follow his beloved Loughgall FC and the celebrations began when his team met Larne FC on Friday night.
Larne Football Club Chairman, Gareth Clements gave a warm welcome to Hilbert at Inver Park and presented him with a birthday cake.
He described him as “An absolute champion of Loughgall Football Club and an absolute champion of the Irish League down the years”.
There was a full house at Loughgall FC clubrooms on Saturday night where a fabulous birthday event was held in Hilbert’s honour.
A Loughgall FC spokesperson described the centenarian as “a man who this club holds in the highest of regard”.
The event was hosted by MC Liam Beckett with many great speeches on the evening including from current manager Dean Smith, past manager Alfie Wylie, club chairman Sam Nicholson and club president Noel Willis all contributing to the special event.
"Thanks to our bar manager Neil Anderson and his team of helpers for a superb evening to celebrate this special occasion,” added the Loughgall FC spokesperson.
"Thanks to everyone for their well wishes to Hilbert, and those who sent video messages including current Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill, Stuart Dallas and Rory Best.”

9. Special guests
Former chairman, vice-chairman and groundsman at Loughgall FC, Hilbert Willis pictured at his 100th birthday party with Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley on Saturday night. PT07-200. Photo: Tony Hendron

10. Enjoying the night
Pictured at the Hilbert Willis 100th birthday party at Loughgall FC on Saturday night are from left, Walter Roleston, Robert Todd, Richard Keys and Henry Roleston. PT07-209. Photo: Tony Hendron

11. Party guests
iSome of the guests who attended the 100th birthday for Loughgall FC legend, Hilbert Willis. PT07-210. Photo: Tony Hendron

12. A night to remember
!00 years young Hilbert Willis pictured at his special birthday party with Loughgall FC bar stafffrom left, Laura Livingstone, Eve Talbot, Arlene Hardy and Amy Hardy. PT07-211. Photo: Tony Hendron