HILLAKER, James Earl Jr. Age 79 of Flushing, MI passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Private family services have been held.
James was born January 13, 1936 in Flint, MI to the late James Earl and Florence (Williams) Hillaker Sr. He married Shirley Johnson in Massachusetts in 1971. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hillaker; children, Bette (Richard) Bigsby, Patricia (Richard) Galdoni, and Lisa Hillaker; grandchildren, Mike (Lyndi) Bigsby, Jason (Crystal) Bigsby, Traci Bigsby, Regina Galdoni, Angelina (Logan) Buckingham, and Giovanni Galdoni; great-grandchildren, James Bigsby and one on the way; brothers, Richard (Belva) Hillaker and Donald (Linda) Hillaker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty Pilon; son, Ronald Hillaker; and great-granddaughter, Jeni Pyle.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations are made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 in Burton, MI.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements provided by Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel 5501 W Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 732-1448
James was born January 13, 1936 in Flint, MI to the late James Earl and Florence (Williams) Hillaker Sr. He married Shirley Johnson in Massachusetts in 1971. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hillaker; children, Bette (Richard) Bigsby, Patricia (Richard) Galdoni, and Lisa Hillaker; grandchildren, Mike (Lyndi) Bigsby, Jason (Crystal) Bigsby, Traci Bigsby, Regina Galdoni, Angelina (Logan) Buckingham, and Giovanni Galdoni; great-grandchildren, James Bigsby and one on the way; brothers, Richard (Belva) Hillaker and Donald (Linda) Hillaker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty Pilon; son, Ronald Hillaker; and great-granddaughter, Jeni Pyle.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations are made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 in Burton, MI.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements provided by Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel 5501 W Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 732-1448
HILLAKER, James Earl Jr. Age 79 of Flushing, MI passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Private family services have been held.
James was born January 13, 1936 in Flint, MI to the late James Earl and Florence (Williams) Hillaker Sr. He married Shirley Johnson in Massachusetts in 1971. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hillaker; children, Bette (Richard) Bigsby, Patricia (Richard) Galdoni, and Lisa Hillaker; grandchildren, Mike (Lyndi) Bigsby, Jason (Crystal) Bigsby, Traci Bigsby, Regina Galdoni, Angelina (Logan) Buckingham, and Giovanni Galdoni; great-grandchildren, James Bigsby and one on the way; brothers, Richard (Belva) Hillaker and Donald (Linda) Hillaker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty Pilon; son, Ronald Hillaker; and great-granddaughter, Jeni Pyle.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations are made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 in Burton, MI.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements provided by Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel 5501 W Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 732-1448
James was born January 13, 1936 in Flint, MI to the late James Earl and Florence (Williams) Hillaker Sr. He married Shirley Johnson in Massachusetts in 1971. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hillaker; children, Bette (Richard) Bigsby, Patricia (Richard) Galdoni, and Lisa Hillaker; grandchildren, Mike (Lyndi) Bigsby, Jason (Crystal) Bigsby, Traci Bigsby, Regina Galdoni, Angelina (Logan) Buckingham, and Giovanni Galdoni; great-grandchildren, James Bigsby and one on the way; brothers, Richard (Belva) Hillaker and Donald (Linda) Hillaker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty Pilon; son, Ronald Hillaker; and great-granddaughter, Jeni Pyle.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations are made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 in Burton, MI.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements provided by Reigle Funeral Home Sunset Chapel 5501 W Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 732-1448
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