James E. Hilton Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

James E. Hilton Jr.

November 29, 1950 - May 30, 2025 (74 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

James E. Hilton Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fern Creek Funeral Home

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James E. Hilton Jr.

November 29, 1950 - May 30, 2025 (74 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

James E. Hilton Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James E. Hilton Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, who passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Hilton Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James E., Sr. and Dorothy Cassidy Hilton; and his son Scott Hilton. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Yunt Hilton; his children, Cliff (Ashley), Matt Hilton (Kasi) and Barbara Kelley (DJ); his grandchildren, Olivia, Peter, Boone, Kylie, Carter, Zack Hilton and Miles Kelley; his brothers, Chuck (Barbara) and Billy Hilton; his mother-in-law Marcella Yunt; and his sisters-in-law, Janet Davis (Jim), Denise Cockerel (Billy), Deby Haynes (Dwight) and Nancy McNatt (Butch).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fern Creek Funeral Home (5406 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Fern Creek Funeral Home (5406 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291).

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Home of the Innocents.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fern Creek Funeral Home



Wed

June 04

Visitation

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fern Creek Funeral Home
5406 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291

Thu

June 05

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Funeral Fern Creek Funeral Home
5406 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291

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