James D. Hildabrand,95, of Lewisburg passed away on August 7, 2024, at Creekwood nursing and rehab. He was born on December 6, 1928, in Russellville, KY to the late Susie and Rodney Hildabrand. James was a lifelong member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korea Conflict. James worked at Southern States and retired from there after several years.

James is preceded in death by his wife Mary Hildabrand, sisters; Izora Mullen and Mary Ann Arnold, and his great granddaughter Mia Duncan Barnes.  He is survived by his sons; Keith Hildabrand (Teresa) of Lewisburg and Robin Hildabrand (Judy) of Russellville; his brother, Joe Hildabrand (Nancy) of Russellville; his sisters, Margaret Robinson of Owensboro, Bessie McElwain of Warrner Robin, GA and his grandchildren, Ben Hildabrand, Grant Hildabrand, Nick Hildabrand and Katie Barnes and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on Highland Lick Road at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2p.m. at Walnut Grove Church. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. and will be officiated by Brother Calvin Naylor with burial to follow in the Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Russellville.  Kirby Funeral Services Russellville entrusted with arrangements.   Online register book and more can be found at www.kirbyfuneralservices.com

Please keep the family and friends in your prayers.