James C. “Hilesy” Hiles

May 20, 2016 Last Updated: May 20, 2016 12:00 PM Death Notice

James C. “Hilesy” Hiles, 55, of East Brady died Sunday at UPMC Presbyterian.

Born Aug. 21, 1960, in Butler, he was the son of J. Gary and Kaye F. (Fowler) Hiles.

A 1978 graduate of East Brady High School, Jimmy was a hard worker employed by the Rosebud Mining Co., McConway and Tourley in Pittsburgh and most recently for Asbury Graphite in Kittanning.

Jimmy was an avid sports fan who grew up an outstanding athlete playing football, basketball, baseball and softball. He took pride in his children and enjoyed watching their sporting events. He loved to hunt and fish and looked forward to his trips with friends.

Jimmy and his family were most proud of his hard work the past three years. A member of St. Paul's Community Church, his family finds peace in knowing that Jimmy made amends with God and was living a very happy, sober life. The family hopes he has touched the lives of many with his story as he did theirs.

Jimmy was a wonderful dad, son, brother, uncle and nephew along with being an amazing friend, neighbor and mentor. He had a great relationship with his children's mothers, Marcy L. Gallagher and Tracy A. Brink, who treasured his love and friendship. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his mother, Kaye F. Hiles; his sons, Brian J. and Walker J. Hiles; his daughter, Brooke R. Hiles; his brother, Michael A. (Lisa) Hiles; his niece, Ashley Hiles; and his nephew, Logan Moroney.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Gary, and his brother, David.

HILES — Friends of James C. “Hilesy” Hiles, who died Sunday, April 17, 2016, will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way East Brady.A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Community Church with the Rev. Ryan Lucas and the Rev. Paul DeBacco officiating.Private burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the Hiles' family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Davis Archway Treatment Program 164 Schiebel Road, Butler, PA 16002.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.