"Jimmy" James Carlton Darveau Hilt

James Carlton Darveau Hilt “Jimmy”, 56, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 7, 2017. He was born on August 6, 1960 in Wickford, Rhode Island to parents James Raynor and Rita May (Miller) Hilt.  Jimmy has been a lifelong resident of the Clay County area and was a member of First Baptist Church of Middleburg.  He retired from Publix as a bakery manager and had a passion for gardening.  Jimmy loved life, music, God, friends and was everybody’s favorite weatherman.  He loved his family and was so proud to be a dad.  Jimmy was a beloved husband and father.  He is preceded in death by his mother. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Geraldine Hilt; son, James Nathan Darveau Hilt; father, James Raynor Hilt; brother, Michael Hilt; sisters, Michelle Hilt, Nanette Tool (Harold) and Dottie Hilt; sister-in-law, Patti Hilt and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00am on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Middleburg, 2645 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00am with members of the pastoral staff officiating. In memory of Jimmy, the family requests that donations be made to North Florida – JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation); 9700 Philips Highway #106, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or www.jdrf.org/northflorida