James Franklin Hilton's Obituary
James Franklin Hilton, age 66 of Melrose, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Shands UF Hospital. He was born May 23, 1949 to Frank and Marion Herrington Hilton in Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up. He has resided in Melrose for twenty years.
James was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Keystone Heights. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend.
James is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Josh) Rife; sons, Scott (Crystal) Hilton and Jamie Hilton and loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME HAWTHORNE, Hwy 301 South at Lake Avenue.
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