James L. Hillwig
James L. “Jumbo” Hillwig, 77, of East Brady died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at his home.
Born Dec. 20, 1942, in East Brady, he was the son of Theodore R. and Mary M. (McElravy) Hillwig.
On June 13, 1969, Jumbo married the former Lois E. Leeger. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2007.
Jumbo was employed by American Hardware in Butler for a few years, then spent his career as a plant manager for Marlo Chemical in Hereford, Texas.
A U.S. Army veteran, Jumbo served during the Vietnam era. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Marksman Badge.Jumbo was a member of the American Legion Post 488 in Bradys Bend, and was well-known in the area as a Tootsie Roll Inn Softball player.He is survived by one daughter, Laurie Patsy and her husband, Tim, of Bradys Bend, and one son, James L. Hillwig and his wife, Darya, of Amarillo, Texas.Jumbo is also survived by four grandchildren, Brad (Dawn) Patsy of Cowansville; Tiffany (Michael) Doran of Waldorf, Md.; Kaiden (Chris) Rodriguez of Amarillo; and Lexi Hillwig of Amarillo. He is also survived by close sister and brother-in-law, Barb and Ron McGinnis of Karns City, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; one brother; and two sisters.HILLWIG — Services for James L. “Jumbo” Hillwig, who died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, will be private.He will be buried in Bradys Bend Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Brady.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the East Brady Ambulance, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.buechelefuneralhome.com.
