James Edward Hittson, 84, of Shelbyville, died April 13, 2026, at The Waters of Shelbyville.
Memorial Services will be held 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 17th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Jonathan Osterhaus officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m.
He was born February 10, 1942, in Bedford County, TN, former owner/operator of Hittson Tile Company and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved everyone and they loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis and Kathleen Bolin Hittson and a grandson, Cody Tawwater.
James is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jessie Daniel Hittson; his children, Barbara Morse (Dennis), Melissa Morgan, Joyce Hittson, Jimmy Hittson, Danny Hittson and Marty Reed (Stephanie); 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-
grandchild.
Hillcrest Funeral Home in Shelbyville is in charge of arrangements.
