James F. Tilton

James Fleenor Tilton, 85, devoted husband of Victoria Tilton, loving father of Tim (Jennie) Tilton of Cincinnati and J. Thomas Tilton of Denver, dear step-father of John Schubert of Chicago and Vicky (Dr. Fredrick) Krogg of Springfield. Proud grandfather of six and great-grandfather of four. Jim was a WWII veteran who served his country as an Army pilot. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing and then drove a bus for Troy City Schools until he was 80. Jim passed away peacefully March 23, 2009, after a brief battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11:00 am at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.