James Roy Hilyard, 81, of Bunker Hill died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 7:12 a.m. He was born on March 17, 1934, in Bunker Hill to Roy A. Hilyard and Clara J. (Marko) Hilyard.
He married Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Noel) Hilyard on May 30, 1953, in Bunker Hill. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2013. He was a livestock farmer. James was a member of the Bunker Hill Lions Club, United Methodist Church of Bunker Hill, Masonic Lodge, and Kuntry Kuzins Square Dance Club. He enjoyed Cardinal baseball, family and friends, and John Deere Tractors.
He is survived by his children, Mary Ann (Terry) Hicks of Carlinville and Dennis Hilyard of Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Matt (Lori) Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jasen Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jake Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Ashley (Michael) Archibee-Hadley of Carlinville and Aaron Archibee of Carlinville; great-grandchildren, Maddy Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Masen Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jeremiah Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jalena Hilyard of Bunker Hill and Declan Hadley of Carlinville.
James was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; grandchildren, Jon Hilyard and Josh Hilyard; and brother, Marvin Hilyard.
Visitation services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill with Rev. Jon Sander officiating. Burial will be at Wood Davis Cemetery in Woodburn, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Woodburn Bible Church or Bunker Hill Lions Club.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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