Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Vicki Dider
Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. Vicki Didier
Birth date: Jan 1, 1929 Death date: Mar 30, 2020
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Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servant.”James Isaac “Rawhide” Hillman, age 91, of Mt. Carmel, TN became the guest of honor into the Homecoming Parade when he entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on March 30, 2020.At the time of his passing, he was at home with his family after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Dungannon, VA and raised in Nickelsville, VA. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Isaac was a charter member of Higher Ground Baptist Church where he served faithfully. He was employed by Holston Army Ammunition Plant for 39 years. Prior to that, he had served his beloved country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During the time of his adult life, he found his greatest joy through worshiping God, spending time with his family, working in his garden and fishing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barnett and Nell Hillman, brother, Fred Hillman and infant sister, Clara O’Velma Hillman.Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 66 years, Joyce Kilgore Hillman of the home, daughter Carolyn Tuck and husband, Charlie of Kingsport, TN., daughter Trish Weaver of Johnson City, TN. and son, Brian Hillman of Mt. Carmel, TN and Nashville, TN.He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amber Vicars of Kingsport, TN., Adam Tuck of Hendersonville, TN., Lindsay Callaway of Johnson City, TN., David Tuck of Nashville, TN., and Lauren Tuck of Knoxville, TN. His special great grandchildren whom he loved so much are Kaleb Gilbert, Kloe Gilbert, Alex Vicars, Bella Waugh, Garrett Tuck, Ethan Tuck and Dylan Grace Tuck. He is also survived by his siblings, Robert Hillman, Sumpter, SC., Thomas Hillman, Nickelsville, VA., Robie Hillman, Sullivan Gardens, TN., Darris Faust, Bluffton, SC. and Jewell Waddell, Jonesborough, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice, especially to Teresa, Dana and Diamond who took such good care of our earthly father in support of our family until his passing.Due to current restrictions on group gatherings, there will be no immediate Funeral Service. A private family Graveside Service will be held at Church Hill Memory Garden with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating. Serving as pallbearers, Brian Hillman, Adam Tuck, David Tuck, Kaleb Gilbert, David Vicars and Jason Callaway.A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at a later date yet to be determined.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of James Isaac “Rawhide” Hillman and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. Vicki Didier
Joyce I am so very sorry to hear about Isaac. I will always love you and him. My fondest memories are when he and I ushered so many times together at HGBC. He is a great man and he’s getting his crowns now.
Joyce and family, I am sad to hear of your loss, but I know you are rejoicing that he is with Jesus. Love and prayers Brenda Bundrant.
Joyce, I'm so sorry to see this, prayers for you and your family. Karen Gillispie, daughter of Faye Salyer
Joyce, it is with sadness for you and the family, but happiness for Isaac that he is now resting in the arms of Jesus, that I have learned of his passing. I hope you know how much I loved him and you. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God just wrap his arms around you and give you extra strength and grace in the coming days. I know just how much you will need that.
I love you,
Nancy Fields-Burke
I stood beside Isaac at the Mary class Christmas dinner, holding hands and singing along with the others!!! I will never forget that!!!! May God Bless and comfort you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Johnna(Guy) Adinolfi!!! Dorothy Guy!!!! You are in our prayers!!!!
Carolyn and Trish, I am sorry to learn of your Dad's passing, but I rejoice with you in knowing that he's in Heaven today. Your Dad was a special person. Please know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Bryant