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James HILLYER Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - James W. Hillyer, 86, of Springfield, died at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at St. John's Hospice.
He was born July 28, 1929, in Camden, Ill., to Everett and Fairy Mae Meyers Hillyer. He married Margie M. Grafton on Oct. 3, 1952, and she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Charlotte Kim of Macau and Teena (Michael) Myers of Springfield; one son, Stuart Hillyer of Springfield; seven grandchildren: Ashley Hillyer, Cassidy Hillyer, Dallas Craig, Matthew Kim, Nikki Rhoades, Kristin Tomei and Gavin Myers; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Estella Grace Kerr of Meredosia and Nureta Hester of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leon and Alvin Hillyer; and three sisters: Alberta Moore, Delores Munkin and Irma Jean Hillyer.
James was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving from 1947-1956. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #755; American Legion; World Karting Association and National Rifle Association.
James worked full-time enlisted for the Illinois National Guard from 1956 until his retirement in 1985.
Visitation: 11 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: Noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Summers of Koke Mill Christian Church officiating.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project.
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Honey Lynn Spencer
January 19, 2016
Stu, my thoughtt and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May GOD comfort you all!
Ryan and Stacey (Collins) Bibb
January 19, 2016
Teena and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please accept our family's sincerest condolences.
Nancy Hay
January 18, 2016
Margie & family;
My heartfelt prayers & sympathy to you & your family on the loss of Jim. I have many memories of seeing both of you and taking care of him in Dr. Kulkarni's office. Even when he was feeling very sick, he was always a pleasure to take care of. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Nancy
melissa patterson
January 18, 2016
Stu,
So sorry about you losing your dad. My thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you and your family. I know how tough this is for you.
Sincerely,
January 18, 2016
May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time.
Terry Sims
January 18, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family
Joe Cook
January 18, 2016
Stuart and family ... So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers my friend.
frank slightom
January 17, 2016
my sincere condolences to the family.
Don Miller
January 17, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Jim was a great man and friend.I worked with Jim in the Guard on weekends and full time. I was in the Canvas Repair shop. He was a big part of me getting that position. He will be missed.
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