James W. “Jim” Hillock

December 29, 1929 – August 11, 2019

James W. “Jim” Hillock, 89, Kokomo, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home in Kokomo. Jim was born December 29, 1929 in Sheridan to James Lowell and Goldie C. (Dell) Hillock. He married Shirley Scolding on February 13, 1954 in England. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2004.

Jim retired from the United States Air Force in 1974. After retirement from the Air Force he continued to work for Civil Service for several years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Shirley and spending time with the Men’s huddle in Kokomo.

Surviving family include his daughters, Shelia A. Smith, Kokomo, P. Elaine Hillock, Albuquerque, N.M., and Stephanie (Bobby) Baldwin, Galveston; grandchildren, Natasha (Michael) Miller, Littleton, Colo., Zazza C. (Bart) Wenz, Phoenix, Ariz., Falisha C. (Ryan) Plake, Albuquerque, N.M., Brandy Lee Smith, Amarillo, Texas, Chadwick W. (Donna) Smith, Americus, Ga., Chayce L. (Amy) Baldwin, Westfield, Caylob W. (Christina) Baldwin, Kokomo, Cyaleigha L. (Drew) Bolding, Kokomo, and Cheyannah L. (Justin) Anderson, Galveston; great-grandchildren, Chance, Nichole, Ashley, Steven, Jade, Tylor, Winston, Vasa, Caden, Sydney, Greyson, Macie, Jax, Brooks, Kali, Kaiden James, Quinn, Cohen, Everett and Maverik; and one great-great-grandson on the way, Tripp.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, two brothers, two sisters and one great-grandchild Ashley.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 15 at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Charles Riley officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements.

 

Arrangements

Calling: 4 to 7 p.m., Aug. 15

Service: 7 p.m., Aug. 15

Location: Murray Weaver Funeral Home, Galveston

Condolences: murrayweaverfuneralhome.com