Mr. John Hilmes Jr.  

John Fredrick Hilmes Jr. age 66, died Friday July 10th in Batesville. He was born July 14, 1942 in Hermann, MO and lived in Ash Flat for the last 22 years. He was the son of John and Dora (Kemple) Hilmes.
He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. John was very active in the church where he served as Usher and Eucharistic Minister. He delivered groceries for the church, enjoyed bowling and helping people. His favorite Bible verse was Mark 11:23-25 and his favorite song was "How Great Thou Art."
John is survived by his loving wife Dollie (Mason) Hilmes of the home; Daughter Mary Lou Hughes of Flat Rock, NC; Sons Kurt and Johnny Hilmes of Arden, NC; Stepdaughters Trina Carter of Pleasant Plains, AR, Sherry Smotherman of Holden, MO and Becky Clark of Newport, AR; Stepsons Mark Atkins of Searcy, AR and Dean Atkins of Ash Flat, AR; Sisters Angela Richmond of Viola, AR and Dianna Briner of Granite City, IL; a Brother William (Bill) Hilmes of Atlanta, GA; 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
 A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church Friday at 11:00AM Friday with Father Tom Marks officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery at 2:00PM. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM - 8:00PM Thursday at the funeral home, Rosary will start at 7:30PM.