Jim HILL Obituary


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HILL, Jim 1945-2013 Jim (not James) Hill, born 27 June, 1945 passed away after a short illness. Jim is mourned by his many friends and relatives in Pensacola and Atlanta. He had an exemplary career as a corporate pilot for Waffle House and with Epps Aviation. Jim had no trouble making friends wherever he went, he loved people. When he retired to Pensacola he became active in many social organizations to include the Elks club, the Eagles Club and the American Legion. He was also very active in the Krewe of Wrecks serving as Captain in 2012. He enjoyed golf, sailing and the company of his many friends. Jim is survived by his wife Christine "Chrissie"; his brother, Louis; and sons, Adam (Tonja) and James; grandsons, Morgan and Ian. Always determined to do it his way until the end....the Bull will be missed.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sep. 27, 2013.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

October 1, 2013

Jim and I Were in the U S Air force together. We were in Eufaula, Ala. at 609th Radar SQ. We use to ride in His 71 VW Beetle. He always wanted to fly Helicoptors, Later He Flew for Waffle House and Joe Rogers. He was a lot of Fun and Likeable. We would ride to Athens, Ga. over the Weekend. The Bull will be missed, I was called Sammy the Bull".

Sammy Kile

September 27, 2013

Great guy,great pilot,great memories. Al

September 27, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of Jim's family. He was truly a happy man... always smiling and willing to make you smile. He will be missed!

Sarah Riley

September 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to Jim's family. He was a true American Legion/Elks friend. We always enjoyed his many stories & wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Cindy & Jay Curran

September 23, 2013

He was great Man, will miss him driving by in the morning. Miss you Jim

Jim Kittel

September 23, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family. Jim will be greatly missed, he was a great friend. Dudley and Deb

September 22, 2013

I have many wonderful memories of a long time friend that surfaced when I heard Jim had passed away. They all brought a smile and for that I am grateful. RIP

Judy Lee

September 21, 2013

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