Jesse James Hilliard of Walden, NY passed away on April 4, 2023. He was 54 years old. He was born on November 9, 1968 in Newburgh, NY. to James Cornelius Hilliard and Carol Quinones Weygant. He was a heavy equipment operator in the Hudson Valley. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Jesse is survived by his sisters, Jessica Berentsen (Brian) of Otisville and Jeanna Hilliard of Walden; step-parents, Angela and Arthur Weygant; step-children, Melissa Branagan, Kyle Everett and Danny Vogel; step-brothers, Donald Weygant and Michael Weygant; nieces, Angela Hilliard, Autumn Stevenfield (TJ), Ashley-Marie Hilliard Bryant, Jamie-Lynn Smith; nephew, Julian Hilliard; great niece, Nevaeh Fontanes; great nephews Julian Hilliard and Antoni Hilliard; several cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Jimmy Neal Hilliard; nephew, Anthoni Hilliard.

Cremation Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, NY

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2023 from 5-7PM at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Foundation.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 gridleyhoran@gmail.com (845) 778-3811.