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James Hilton Obituary
October 23, 1958 – March 18, 2024
James (Jimmy) Hilton went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, on March 18, 2024 after a prolonged illness. Jimmy had a life-long love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Throughout his life, he joyfully shared his passion with others, teaching many family members and friends to hunt and enjoy nature. He was also a talented artist and painted beautiful landscapes. Jimmy's friends and family would describe him as sweet, gentle, and having a loving heart.
Jimmy graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1976. He worked for many years as a pressman, first at the Kingsport Press and then after relocating to the Durham, North Carolina area, at the Valasis Company.
Jimmy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He married the love of his life, Diana Hope. He has two sons, Dustin and Dallas, and one granddaughter, Shayla. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hilton, and sister, Regina Hilton Rock. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Hope Hilton; sons, Dustin Hilton and Dallas Hilton; granddaughter, Shayla Hilton; mother, Jolene Hilton; sisters, Kim Carter, Amy Supino, and Tara Blair; brothers, John Hilton and Benji Willis; along with many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 3:00PM at Sunnyside Baptist Church, 406 Cooks Valley Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664.
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Bryan Lowe
June 25, 2024
Sorry for the loss, would love to hear from you, same number different area code....love
David H Fields
June 5, 2024
Hey sis so sorry to hear about Jim, just saw this call or text me when u can. 731-234-1501. Luv u always sis, David
Patti Shoemaker Grills
March 24, 2024
Hope
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. God bless you and bring you peace.
Patti Shoemaker Grills.
Sherry
March 23, 2024
Hope I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I still remember when we first met at the Press and how in love you too were.....
Becky Robinette Holden
March 22, 2024
Oh, I am sorry to hear this. Our families grew up together in the same neighborhood, and Jimmy and I were close during our school years. This is sad news. My condolences to the family.
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