- Date Of Birth: October 6, 1931
- Date Of Death: January 22, 2018
- State: Michigan
Jim Hiscock, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday morning, January 22, 2018. He was born October 6, 1931 to the late Maurice and Cordella (Reed) Hiscock. Jim was united in marriage to Lucille VerBeek on January 18, 1958. She preceded him in death in December of 1995. He was also preceded in death by an infant son in 1958. He was a member of Greenwood Reformed Church for many years and enjoyed participating in many church activities.
He was employed by the Kalamazoo Gazette for over 40 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and University of Michigan football. Despite many health issues, he was a caring man and enjoyed helping others. Jim leaves behind his children, Mary (Steve) Bittner and Ann (Mark) McLain; grandchildren, Evan (Bridget) Bittner, Kelly Bittner, Vincent McLain and Katherine McLain; one great granddaughter, Mae Bittner; sister, Elaine (Richard) Sweigard; and several nieces and nephews.