of Lonoke, AR
March 12, 2017
Gerald W. Skip Hill, passed peacefully from this world on March 12, 2017 at the age of 75. He leaves behind a life defined by love; a faithful love for God, a devoted love of his family and a fierce love for his Country. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H. and Ruth Irene Hill, his sister Patty Ruth Hunter and his brother Ronnie Hill.
Skip is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Betty Sue Butler , daughter Melinda Sue Kimbrell and Son in Law Larry Don Kimbrell Jr.
Skip was a patriot and served his Nation with honor as an Airman in the United States Air Force from 1962 till his retirement as a Master Sergeant in 1982. He continued to serve his community in the American Legion as a member of the Criswell Robinson Post 71 of Cabot Arkansas. He was also an avid golfer and never met a golf course he didn't have some time to play on. He loved his hat collection and his backyard birds and will be greatly missed by the critters he always had time to feed. He was given the distinction of being an honorary Marine by the Marine Corps detachment for initial-accession students at Little Rock Air Force Base. From fishing trips to bowling and golfing, Skip was always ready to mentor and help the young Marines and even played a convincing Santa Clause for the annual Christmas Party. Skip was a bold, generous and fearless soul and though he is gone from our sight, he will always be in our hearts.
Services for Skip Hill will be held graveside on Saturday, March 18th at Oak Grove Cemetery in Searcy at 1pm. A reception will follow at the Southside Church of Christ, 21 Glennwood Road, Cabot at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Criswell Robinson American Legion Post 71.
Arrangements by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
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12 Condolence(s)
Don Hancock
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Skippy ,my brother in arms,,you have always been beyond a friend to us ,,your smile and love was as contagious as any ,You will be so missed and we have been blessed by your presence on earth,,now take your place on the right hand of God and rest your self,,Go In Love my Brother
Mary Munford
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
I was very glad to get to know him. He and Leo Munford were in the Legion together. What a wonderful person he was he was a help to a lot of people. He will truly be missed. Prayers for all his family and friends. Rest in peace
Bill and Bonnie Kernan
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
RIP Skip! You will be missed
Jane Krause
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
What a life well-lived! Sending thoughts and prayers of comfort to all who knew and loved him.
Roger Tolleson
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Rest In Peace Skip
Chuck & Kay Poole
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Skip was a wonderful friend to us and a devoted Christian man. He was generous to a fault and loved by anyone who knew him. He loved his God, his family and his country more than most and was very proud of his service. He will be missed by many.
Carmen Kirtley
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
I am so glad I had the honor of knowing Mr. Skip and finally being able to cut his hair in a salon and not a barber shop. It took awhile but he finally came to the better side. Skip played Santa for us at church and the kids enjoyed it a lot, even the big ones. I am so glad I had the privilege of knowing this man and he will be truly missed. Rest In Peace
Bob & Diana Miller
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
God's speed Skip🇺🇸
Bill & Teresa Peckat
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Will miss talking and visiting with Skip at the post. Appreciated his friendship and his patriotism. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sue and the family. We will miss you dear friend. Until we meet again......
Terry Curry
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Mindy and Sue, you're in my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything I can do let me know. Skip was a great guy and Stephen loved going fishing with him at the lake. He'll be missed.
Art and Re' Mason
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
We miss Skip and are very sad that he is no longer here with us. He was the friend that I always wanted to be. Our condolences to Sue, Mindy and Larry. He was a friend, brother and mentor.
Tanya Yielding
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
What a great neighbor you've been. I can only imagine how pleased our Lord told you he was with you when you got up there. We will miss you terribly Mr. Skip. and we will be praying hard for Mindy, her husband & Sue 😘