Pat Hiland

July 11, 1953 - March 14, 2018

Mr. James Pat Hiland, 64, passed away peacefully March 14, 2018. A son of the late Ezra and Gertrude Hiland, he was born July 11, 1953 in Maysville, GA. Mr. Hiland was a resident of Texas for the past 10 years and he was a member of Unity Christian Church in Maysville, GA. Mr. Hiland was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Hiland and his brother, Cecil Hiland. Survivors include five children, Christine Canup of Toccoa, GA, Timothy Hiland of Lavonia, GA, Jamie Hiland of Carnesville, GA, Carlton Lewis of Gainesville, and Donnie Ray Lewis; nine grandchildren; siblings, Frances Doss of Maysville, GA, Louise Lord of Commerce, GA, Otis Hiland of Maysville, GA, Marilyn Moffett of Dickinson, TX, Carl Hiland of Adairsville, GA and Jeanette Haynes of Jefferson, GA; many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Hiland also leaves behind his pet and constant companion of the past several years, his beloved Dachshund, Tripp. Mr. Hiland’s working years were spent in the trucking industry. During which time he had been a professional over-the-road truck driver. He loved the open highway and enjoyed close friendships with his fellow drivers to whom he was well known as “Shake-Em-Up”. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, March 22 at Jackson Memorial Gardens in Commerce, GA with Ministers Jim Jacobs and Daniel Browning officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.