Graveside service with military honors following at Oak Hill Cemetery.
James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Robbie Hilley, grandmother, Myrtle Rakestraw; parents, Vera and Newton Hilley; and brother, Wayne Hilley.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Hunter Hilley;
sons, Shaun (Sara) Hilley, Brandon Hilley, Devin (Stephanie) Hilley; and Blaine (Katya) Hunter;
daughter, Starr (Jaime) Medley;
grandchildren, Austin (Christy) Lucas, Justin and Peyton Hilley, Mason and Jonah Ford, Gavin and Avery Grace Hilley, Lucas and Abigail Hunter, Carly, Chloe, and Aria Medley;
great grandchildren, Camdyn Lucas;
brother, George Hilley;
sister, Bobbie Ogle, Pam Geary;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Starr and Jaime Medley, Devin Hilley, Austin Lucas, Justin Hilley, and Blaine Hunter.
Visitation will be prior to the service Wednesday March 10, 2021 from 12 until 2p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel.