John James Hillegas, 81, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at his home.
Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16th, at Evergreen Cemetery with Cory Jones officiating.
Mr. Hillegas, the son of Robert Rousomanoff and Jeannie Dinwoody Rousomanoff, was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Akron, OH.
He began working for Babcock and Wilcox right out of high school, and his career spanned 50 years with the company, 1956-2006. While with the company he worked in Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Thailand, and Israel. John served in the United States Army from 1962-1964, where he spent time in Germany.
He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and cruises. John was an animal lover and an avid car enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Gerry Williams Hillegas, sons, Mark Klingler and wife Alicia and Kevin Klingler and wife Roxanne, grandchildren, Sean and wife Noelle, Lindsey and husband Payton, Kelsey and husband Matt, Hannah and Emmah, great grandchildren, Tripp, Wyatt, Joanie Kate, and Hayden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Baby Gunn’s Animal Rescue, 601 CR 43340, Paris, TX 75462, babygunns.com
Due to the COVID Pandemic, it is requested that friends and family who attend the service wear masks and practice social distancing.
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