of Lexa, AR
March 24, 1926 - July 9, 2014
John G. Hill, age 88, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Hill was born March 24, 1926 at Creigh, Arkansas to the late Sam Hill and the late Easter Grider Hill. He was a member of Lexa Baptist Church and worked as an office manager for Chicago Mill, from where he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rohrscheib Hill; two sons, Gary Hill (Ann) of Helena and Michael Hill of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter, Jinna Compton (Stephen) of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Mitch Hill, Lisa Hill, Carly Compton and Emory Compton; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, David Hill (Jean) of Harrah, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clark Hill; and three sisters, Sarah Dawson, Susie Glassco and Beatrice McBee.
Graveside services for John Hill will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Tommy Jacobs will officiate.
Pallbearers are Scott Pryor, Bruiser Pryor, Cotton Rohrscheib, Pokey Rohrscheib, Curtis Rohrscheib and Dewayne Woodyard.
Memorials may be made to Lexa Baptist Church, P.O. Box 189, Lexa, Arkansas 72355 or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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14 Condolence(s)
Betty Hale Estes
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Many fond memories flood by as I remember Jon Hill. May God be of special comfort to you all at the loss of this fine man.
Betty Hale Estes
Roy & Linda Reynolds
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Nancy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Roy recalls lots of fun memories of John during his years of playing basketball.
Roy and Linda
Andy & Eugenia Newsom
Friday, July 18, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hill was such a kind person and always had a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Brenda Mallard
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Nancy and Jenna, my heart and prayers are with you during this sad time. Mr. John was a fine man.
Lynn McClain
Monday, July 14, 2014
To the Hill family, my condolences Coach Hill will be missed.
Rita Brocato
Monday, July 14, 2014
Mrs. Nancy,
So sorry to hear about Mr. John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Richard & Mary Kay Rohrscheib
Monday, July 14, 2014
May the Lord grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Will be lifting you and your family in prayer.
Love,
Mary Kay & Richard
Carolyn Keys
Sunday, July 13, 2014
So sad with a heavy heart , John was a good man, kind & sweet cousin & I loved him dearly. Praying for comfort & strength for all our family
Rudy and Brenda Weaver
Friday, July 11, 2014
Nancy, Jinna, and family
So sorry to hear about John. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Buzz & Blanche
Friday, July 11, 2014
Precious memories go back to Barton Hi and many basketball games. Have been blessed by John and all of you as we returned the Lexa and visited at Lexa Baptist. You are in our prayers. The Lord bless you. Buzz & Blanche
Virginia Glassco
Friday, July 11, 2014
Uncle John you will be dearly missed!
Love you so much,
Virginia Ann
Stephanie Maxwell
Friday, July 11, 2014
Mrs. Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and family or in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless!!
Stephanie
Kathie McAbee
Friday, July 11, 2014
Hill family, My heart is heavy for the loss of our precious Uncle John. May you find comfort in the good memories. Know there is a Hill reunion going on right now in heaven. Love you guys....Kathie and Bill (McAbee) Thompson.
Danny and pat Patton
Friday, July 11, 2014
May God bless and comfort this sweet family! John was promoted to Glory and will be well and active from now on. He will be missed on this earth but will be reunited with family and friends again! We continue to keep you lifted in prayer.