Obituaries

James Stuart Hildreth, age 82, born March 3, 1944, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce Hildreth; his children, John Stuart Hildreth (Sherry) of Radford, VA, Michael James Hildreth of Erlanger, KY, and adopted daughter, Lisa Michele Reynolds (Kent I) of Independence, KY. He is also survived by three grandsons, Kent II, Christopher, and Connor Reynolds; his nephew, James David Hildreth (Valorie) of Columbus, OH; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Stuart Hildreth of Covington, KY, and Anna Sybilla Duvall Hildreth of New Liberty, KY, as well as his brother, Charles David Hildreth.

Jim grew up in Crescent Springs, KY, and attended Crescent Springs Elementary and Dixie Heights High School. He went on to further his education at Thomas More College and Southwestern Business College. As a youth, he actively participated in and enjoyed his teen Sunday School classes at Madison Avenue Baptist Church.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Hunley out of Charleston, SC, during the Vietnam War. During his military service, he had the opportunity to work with some of the early pioneering IT and computer technology of the era. Later in life, he continued his spiritual journey as a dedicated member of the Men’s Sunday School class at Southside Baptist Church.

Jim worked in logistics as a courier driver for many years, earning various awards for his excellent service, safe driving, and impeccable work ethic. He ultimately retired from the Chesapeake Display Company and continued working part-time in security.

Outside of work, Jim enjoyed landscaping and working in his yard. He loved fishing, bowling, and taking family vacations to a variety of destinations. He also always loved and enjoyed generations of family pets. Above all, he cherished his family, always enjoying the school and church programs, concerts, and events where his children performed over the years.

Visitation will be held at 10:30 AM at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright, KY 41017 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Jim will be interred at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.