James D. Hilburn Jr. "Jimmy", 53, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully at home due to declining health conditions on August 22, 2021.

Jimmy was born July22, 1968, in Greencastle, IN to James "Jim" and Linda Hutcheson Hilburn. He is survived by his daughter Chelsea (Nate) O'Hair, his son Isaac Hilburn (Carmen Foster); grandson Bowen Allen O'Hair, granddaughter Baylor Rose O'Hair; and two bonus grandsons Nolan and Briggs O'Hair.

He graduated from North Putnam High School in 1986, then attended Vincennes University. He served as President for many years on the Walnut Creek Fire District and was also a member of the Bainbridge Christian Church.

Jimmy was a farmer in his younger life and was also employed for several years at Dixie Chopper where he was the National Service Manager. Dixie Chopper was a true passion to him. His hobbies included many years of Truck Pulling on different levels. He ended his ITPA career winning the Championhip in his truck "Horseplay". He ennjoyed several decades of 4-H with his family and children and could be found in the Swine Barn or at the Pulling Strip.

He was raised with 3 brothers Adam, Matthew, and Kyle and 1 sister Teresa.

Jimmy was prodeeded in death by his parents, grandparents Lewis and Olus Hutcheson, Joy and Ethel Hilburn; his oldest son JD Hilburn and youngest daughter Chandler Joy Hilburn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Fair (designated to the Truck Pulling Strip) or to Riley Children's Hospital in honor of his granson Bowen O'Hair who battles Type 1 Diabetes.

Visitation will be at the Bousley Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery in Reelsville, Indiana. www.BousleyFuneralHome.com