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Wilson-Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co. OK
(permission granted)
James Lyndon Hilburn age 72 of Wayne, OK passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital.
He was born March 4, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the youngest of six children born to Admiral Dewey Hilburn and Ruby Lee (Bates) Hilburn. James grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama and graduated from high school with the class of 1962. That same year he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for four years before being honorably discharged in 1968. While stationed at Tinker Air Force Base he met Lenda Kaye Hunt and two months later married on October 31, 1964. James and Lenda, together raised three children, Jimmy, Renee and Pam. They lived in the OKC and Moore area for 22 years before moving to rural Wayne, OK in 2000. James worked nearly 10 years for Fines Candy Company and later 10 years for the R. C. Bottling Company. Because of his failing health he was forced to retire in 1996. When he was able, James loved being in the outdoors where he enjoyed gardening and doing woodworking. Throughout his life he enjoyed watching old western movies and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by: Parents, Dewey and Ruby Hilburn; One brother, William “Sonny” Hilburn, Four sisters, Voncile, Lois, Barbara Jean and Velma;
His is survived by: Wife, Lenda Kaye Hilburn of the home in Wayne, One son, Jimmy Hilburn of Arlington, TX, Two daughters, Renee Morrison and husband Kevin of Cache, OK Pam Bollman and husband Chris of Moore, OK. One brother-in-law, Fletcher Sellers of Alabama; Seven grandchildren, Brad Bowen, Kylie Mitton, Alec Hilburn, Taylor Morrison, Tiffany Morrison, Beja Hilburn and Jordan Finch; Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell. Interment will be at the Hopping Cemetery in Wayne, OK. Send online condolences @wilsonlittle.com.