James William Hilbern Sr

May 24, 1943 - January 25, 2017

James “Jim” William Hilbern Sr. of Muskogee, OK was born May 24, 1943 in Muskogee, OK to George William and Neva Zelma (Thompson) Hilbern and left to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Muskogee with his son Jamie and granddaughter Jodi by his side. Jim is survived by his son Jamie Hilbern and wife Jennifer of Muskogee, OK; three grandchildren, Jake Hilbern, Jodi Shell and husband Ryan, and Janna Hilbern all of Muskogee; two step grandchildren, Brycen Mckeen and Kaedence Patterson and one great grandchild Rynlee Kilpatrick; his sister Laura Barnett of Texas and two stepbrothers Gene Wilson of Okmulgee and Richard Wilson of Muskogee and several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Neva Wilson of Checotah and George Hilbern of Muskogee and a stepbrother Harvy Wilson of Tulsa. Jim loved anything to do with racing. He owned and raced several cars and karts throughout the years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed telling everyone about all of his adventures in the woods and on the lake. He was also a car and insurance salesman for many years. He won many awards while selling insurance that he was proud of. Jim will be missed by many but forgotten by none. The family of James William Hilbern Sr. has entrusted his cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar Fort Gibson, OK 9189-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com