James Steven Hilt

James Steven Hilt, 57, Nevada, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at his residence in Nevada. He was born March 15, 1955, in Nevada, to Jasper A. Hilt and Ferne R. Rosson Hilt.

James was a lifelong resident of Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1973. He drove a truck for Pepsi Cola for several years, and also had worked for DAYCO in Fort Scott, Kan., and Heartland hospital in Nevada as a mental health worker. James was a member of the Nevada Eagles Aerie No. 3770, and he enjoyed carpentry, especially finish work.

Survivors include three children, Stacia Smith and companion, Aaron Deane, Nevada, Ryan Hilt, and Tyler Hilt, both of Springfield, Mo.; three grandsons, McKenzie, Tanner, and Micha; one sister, Jonalee Stanart, Nevada; and one niece and two nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Friends may call now and until 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Contributions may be made, in his memory, to the Nevada Eagles Aerie No. 3770 in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada.

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