James Arthur Hitson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Arthur Hitson of Brentwood, Tennessee, who passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mamie Hitson and Howard Hitson; and his siblings, Jessie (Dick Miller), Kay (Roscoe Steele), Ida Louise, Virgil, Sam (Carolyn) and John.

He is survived by: his wife Judy Hitson (Judy); his children, Jill Leech (Kyle), Jim Hitson (Marvel), Jana Hitson, John Hitson (Leah), Josh Hitson (Emmy) and Trien Vo (Trinh); his grandchildren, Amanda Smith (Andrew), Joseph Leech, Jacqueline Leech, Lyndon Leech, Emi Hitson, Elias Hitson, Simeon Hitson, Eleanor Hitson, Ari Hitson, Poppy Hitson, Alexander Hitson, Hazel Hitson, Joseph Vo, Jeremiah Vo, Joanna Vo, Josiah Vo and Quintavious Johnson; his great grandchildren, Elijah and Koa Smith Jack; and his sister Betty Sledge (Glenn). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to: Allen Jackson Ministries: P.O. Box 330128, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0128.