James Hilton Obituary
We bid farewell to James Hilton (Savannah, Tennessee), born in Kingsport, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 12, 2026 at the age of 86. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Hennings and Virgie Mae Rutherford Hilton; his son-in-law Stacy T. Bennett; and his siblings, William Henry Hilton, Margie Ruth Hilton, Ruby Nell Kilgore and Judy Hilton.
He is survived by: his wife Yvetta Hilton of Savannah, Tennessee; his daughter Carla Bennett of Lebanon, Tennessee; his sisters, Shirley Newman of Kingsport, Tennessee, Nancy Sue Riner of Kingsport, Tennessee and Patricia Slaughter of Kingsport, Tennessee; and his granddaughters, Allie Jayne Bennett and Anna Mai Bennett.
