James "Jim" F. Hiler Sr.

James Frederick Hiler Sr., age 90, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 7, 2026. He was the only child born on May 18, 1935, to the late Frederick M. Hiler and Evelyn Wirth of Defiance, Ohio. After completing his early schooling, Jim attended The Defiance College in Defiance Ohio, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1954. He was drafted into the United States Army and sent to basic training. His advanced individual training was at Fort Holabird in Dundalk, Maryland, attending the U.S. Army Military Intelligence School. His duty station was Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. After being honorably discharged, he worked for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in Baltimore, Maryland for over 26 years. He spent a considerable amount of time in the Foreign Claims Division. While at SSA he attended George Washington University night school program, earning a Master’s Degree in Governmental Administration, graduating in 1971. After retiring from the government, he went to work at The Westinghouse Corporation, later becoming Northrop Grumman, retiring again, from their security department, after ten years of service. Jim volunteered at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department for 12 plus years, the last 10 years as an auxiliary deputy. Jim was committed to the people of Carroll County and the Sheriff’s Department. Although the group was later disbanded, he kept a close kinship with its members. Other groups Jim has been affiliated with were the St. Agnes Men’s Choir in Catonsville, Maryland, where he sang in the base section of the choir for 20+ years. He also participated in the North/South Skirmish Association for 20+ years as an active team member. He attended mass regularly at Holy Family Catholic Church in Randallstown, Maryland and was content at this time to take part in congregational singing, letting the music ministry do the hard part. Jim leaves behind a legacy of hard work, community service and devotion. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Hiler; sons James "Jim" Hiler Jr, William "Bill" Hiler and wife Anita; with his adoring grandson Noah Hiler, and step-grandson Donald Benson. The family will be having a visitation Saturday February 14, 2026, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm, followed by a Catholic mass at 12:00 pm at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, Maryland. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

James "Jim" F. Hiler Sr.

May 18, 1935 - February 5, 2026