James Bilka Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2020 we had to say goodbye to James Bilka of Shelby, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Bilka to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph F. Bilka and Theresa Bilka (Alexander); his brother Michael J. Bilka; and his brother-in-law Scott Goodpasture. He is survived by: his close friend Kelly Gross-Bilka; his sons, Jeff Bilka of Glenford, OH and Andy Bilka (Jessie) of Thornville, OH; his grandchildren, Madeline, Lillian, Jack and Cooper Bilka; his sister Susan Smith (Michael) of Bellville; his friend Joe Frontz; his aunts, Eileen Sullivan of Beaver Creek, OH, Rose Brown of Plymouth and Mary Ann Dowdy of Murray, KY; his parents-in-law, Bonnie Slone and Robert Hoover of Shelby; and his brother-in-law Barry Gross of Worthington, OH. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia Society, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services PO Box 98018 Washington DC 20090-8018 or Ohio Health Hospice, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield, OH 44903.
