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James Dillingham Obituary

James Roy Dillingham, 53, of Hymera left this life on August 4, 2025. He will be missed by so many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Dillingham, his grandparents Kenneth and Madge McKinney, and Loren and Maxine Dillingham, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He leaves behind his children, Tanner Dillingham, Skye (Dillingham) Peterson, and Hunter Dillingham. Also his mother, Jane King and stepfather, Kermit King, a sister, Janet Halberstadt (Brian) and 6 grandchildren, Caiden, Calleigh Ruthie, Tyler, Riley, and Gil. His wishes were to be cremated and to have no services. Cremation has been entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Roy Dillingham, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WTHI-TV 10 News on Aug. 7, 2025.

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