James Hamilton Pilson

James Hamilton Pilson, age 61, of Prattville, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Kay Lovelace, his father, Howard Russell Pilson, and his stepfather, John Lawrence Lovelace. He is survived by his wife Sheila Pilson; Children; Christopher Pilson (son), Tanya Roberts (daughter), Jessica Acreman ( daughter), and Michael Roberts (son). sisters; Dona Pietsch (brother-in-law Matt, children Brittany and Garrett), and Jennifer Pilson (daughter Abbigail). A number of grandchildren and one great-grand child.

James, was a career servant who loved his family dearly. He graduated from Prattville High School in 1980 and entered the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for eight years and fought in the conflict in Grenada. He returned to Prattville in 1989 and joined the Prattville Police Department, where he served for 26 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant until retiring in 2016. He continued to serve the community at Prattville Baptist Hospital as a security officer.

He was a 33 degree Master Mason and served as a longtime member of Prattville Masonic Lodge #89. He was an avid student of history, particularly American history.

He loved sports, especially the Auburn Tigers, Green Bay Packers and the Montgomery Biscuits, but most of all he loved spending time with his loving family.

A memorial service for James will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Ridout's-Brown-Service Prattville Chapel, 347 East Main Street, Prattville, AL 36067.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Prattville Masonic Lodge #89 who do meaningful charitable work.

Prattville Lodge #89

C/O James Pilson

P.O. Box 680704

Prattville, AL 36068

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com for the Pilson family.