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James A. Hill

James Hill Obituary

James A. "Jim" Hill

Zanesville: James A. "Jim" Hill, 90 of Zanesville, died 1:35 PM Friday, March 15, 2013 at his residence following a short illness. He was born Saturday, July 8, 1922 in Zanesville the son of Henry Hill and Edith (Norris) Hill. He married Wilma J. (Earley) Hill who preceded him in death on Monday, January 27, 1992.

James served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He received the European-African-Meddle Eastern Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal and American Theater Ribbon. James retired from Armco Steel following 27 years of service. He was loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who cared greatly for his family.

James is survived by two daughters: Linda Lee Hill of the home and Tonya Hill-Johnson of Panama, FL; one son: Donald E. (Linda) Prim of Zanesville two grandchildren: Carmen Lee Barnett of the home and Malcolm (Nichole) Smith of Chicago; one great grandchildren Bradleigh Haven.-Smith of Chicago; a special niece Veronica James of Chicago and a special daughter-in-law: Eva M. Hill of Chesapeake, VA; one nephew: William "Bill" (Fran) Harris and one great nephew: Wayne Harris both of Zanesville and a second cousin: Florence Peyton-Fields of Zanesville.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife: Wilma J. Hill who died Jan. 27, 1992; one daughter: Nancy D. Smith; one son: James "Butch" Hill; four sisters: Roxie Hill, Delma Farrar, Myrltie Norman and Helen Thompson and one brother: Raymond Hill

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 Pm, today, March 19, at the Hillis Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue were funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday with Rev. Terry F. Newman officiating. James will be laid to rest nest to his beloved wife in Woodlawn Cemetery with VFW post 1058 conducting Full Military Honors. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care and his two caregivers: Shirley Williams and Bonnie Brown for the care and love they gave James.

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Published by Times Recorder from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hill

22 Entries

christine

March 9, 2022

Still a thought as of September last year.

Kathy Dickinson

March 20, 2013

Edith ,Linda & Don may God comfort and keep you in his care sorry to hear about your father sending prayers for the family.

thelma hale

March 20, 2013

To the famly of Jim Hill. I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Take care and God bless all of you

k williams

March 20, 2013

Sorry to Linda, Edith and also Don. God has a plan and he made Jim apart of his plan. May god keep you in his holy prayers in this time of need!!

March 19, 2013

To Malcom and family of James Hill,
we are sorry to hear of your father and grandfather's passing. God is only a prayer away, and helps when you need Him most. If we can help let us know, Nichole's grandmother, Cordelia M. Hill Wilberforce, Ohio.

Larry & Holli

March 19, 2013

Tonya, sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief

Shirley Saxton

March 19, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about your father. Call me if you need anything.

Rose Starks

March 19, 2013

Family

What can you say about "Jim" Hill. I offer my prayer and sympathany to the family at this time.

Sincerely

March 19, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family are in our prayers. John and Sylvia Cramer

John/JudyRoberts/Eric Roberts

March 19, 2013

Linda Hill and family so sorry for your loss of your dad he was such a wonderful man and so kind to everyone he ever met and you were blessed to have him in your life we will remember going past the house and seeing him on the front porch and also Linda you did a very good job with your dad may gods blessings help you in the coming days god bless you RIP James

Lula Parfitt

March 19, 2013

Edith and Linda you are in my thoughts and prayers loving always Lu

Diana Hill Mayle

March 18, 2013

Linda and Edie, I am so sorry about Jim. May God comfort you in your time of need.

March 18, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. My heart goes out to your family.

Nancy Workman

Florence Fields

March 18, 2013

He will be surley miss,and he was always there for me and his wife,I will miss him really bad Love,Florence

Esther Goines

March 18, 2013

To the family of Mr. James Hill: Edith, Linda, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. God bless each and every one of you. Cherish your memories because they will keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Jim Norris sends his condolences, also.

Debbie Lampton

March 18, 2013

I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. My prayers for you and family.

Raymond&Marlene Harris

March 18, 2013

Linda & Family, Raymond and I are so heart broken. Raymond is always talking about the good ole days and sharing them with me and believe me he has a lot. Raymond and I really cared a lot for you and your dad. So if you need anything and i mean anything please let us know. You and the family are in our prayers please take care of yourself and when you can't do anymore thats when you reach out and don't be ashamed to do that. We love you

March 18, 2013

To the family of James Hill: Sorry to hear of your loss. you are in our prayers, may the GOD of aii comfort be with you. ELDER & MRS. THOMAS MARTIN , MARTINS FERRY, OH.

phyllis fowler

March 18, 2013

edith and linda thinking of you

Amy Flowers

March 18, 2013

Linda and family,
My thoughts are with you. With time, the pain will pass. You may have lost a great father but, you will always memories that you created.

harold holbert

March 18, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

March 18, 2013

I'M THINKING OF YOU LINDA,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAD.BARB YOUNG ZANES OHIO

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