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James Hills Obituary

James Bricky Hills
Oct. 1, 1944 - Feb. 29, 2012
New Life Tabernacle Church 3021 De Soto Street Houston, Texas 77091 Friday, March 9, 2012 Viewing: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Opelousas, LA

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hills

41 Entries

Kenneth Stewart

March 1, 2020

Missing my good friend.

Adolph Morris

March 1, 2019

Remembering my friend ❤ James Bricky Hills. It's been seven years since you left us, but it seems like only a few days. We frequently speak of you, your humor, and wisdom. I know you're resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

Billie McMiller, RPh

March 25, 2012

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

By Lamaretta Simmons

Isabella B. Thompson

March 13, 2012

My prayers and condolences to the family. I will always remember the "Hill" family and especially, your Mom, Mrs. "Sis" Hill, for her community work that laid the foundation for "Bricky's" life of service to others.
From: Your former neighbors on Joseph Street in Opelousas - The Broussards (Leon and Ezola, Leo, Isabella, Sandy and Willis)

L.P. Leo Broussard

March 11, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Richardson

March 10, 2012

To the spiritual family and natural family of Brother James Hills, my sincere prayers of comfort, peace and healing for all. The loss of a loved one is hard on the flesh that is for sure, but we know the peace that passes all understanding WILL guard our hearts and mind. My short friendship with Brother Hills, was a blessing and he will be forever missed. God Bless each and every one of you.

Mae Ritha Poindexter

March 10, 2012

You and ur family are in my prayers.

John Sessions

March 10, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Florida Hunt

March 9, 2012

Another classmate gone to glory. The Master will welcome him home with gladness. Rest in Peace brother "Bricky". Florida Hunt, Savannah, Ga.

March 9, 2012

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
LOVE ALWAYS
AQUALINETTA MCCULLOCH KING

Preston Broussard, Jr

March 9, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family of my dearest childhood friend and neighbor! May your soul Rest in Peace!!

M.Marva Allison

March 9, 2012

To all members of the Hill family, may God's peace provide the comfort that you need at this time.May you receive the comfort that transcend all grief & saddness. Remember that Love is our eternal link with God & those we hold dear. There is no limit to what God can & will do. Blessings & love.
Dr. M. Marva Broussard- Allison & family( your old neighbor on Joseph St, in Opelousas, La)
South Holland, IL

Marian Jackson-Scott

March 9, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family. I will miss Mr. Brickie. His life was an inspiration.

The Prioleau's

March 9, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the family; from our brief friendship while at New Life Tabernacle you certainly had a smile that lit up the entire room! We will miss you dearly...

Gerald Hill

March 9, 2012

Dr. Hills our short friendship was one that I will remember forever your smile was always a smile of brotherly love that made you a great man of God. I will miss you but I know we will meet again and may The Lord Bless your Family and keep them in perfect Peace. Elder Gerald Hill.

March 9, 2012

You are in our Thoughts & Prayers.

J.S. Clark Classmates
Class of 1963

Kenneth Stewart

March 9, 2012

J. B. will be missed as a classmate, friend and Christian brother. I pray for his family and friends as we mourn his passing. May you draw strength and comfort from the God of all comfort.

Eric & Olivia Stevenson

March 9, 2012

We will miss Dr. James Hills, a great Churchman and Mentor. Sending prayers and love to the family. May God Bless and Strengthen you in this hour of bereavement.

Catherine Anne Phillips

March 8, 2012

May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.

March 8, 2012

Lois M. Bernard
Wendy S. Adams
Jay D. Adams
Wendell J. Adams

Cristina Nunez

March 8, 2012

Mr. Hills, you will be greatly missed. My prayers go to all that love you. May you rest in peace.
With love...
Cristina

March 8, 2012

My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Hills. May the GOD of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss.

Miriam Brown

March 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you. JB was one of the kindest persons I have ever known.

With Heartfelt Sympathy
Miriam Edmonson Brown

Art Abernathy

March 8, 2012

I pray that the family will find peace in knowing that our Brother, Friend, and Colleague is resting peacefully in the arms of our LORD.
We'll miss you J.B., but we will keep your memory alive by imulating the standard you set for being in-service to and for your fellow man.

Adolph Morris Sr.

March 8, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with the family in this time of sorrow.

We celebrate the life of James Bricky Hills; he touched the lives of so many. To know James was to love him, we will cherish his memory.

Adolph Morris Sr.

March 8, 2012

Pastor Charles Hill

March 7, 2012

Always will love and remember my uncle Brick - he meant so much to me and the Hill family. His professionalism, lay ministry, concern for people, and faithfulness to God and the Church speaks for itself. The family thanks so many friends and associates for their prayers and kind words.

March 7, 2012

J.B. has traded his cross for a crown and my prayers are with his family. He was fun to be around and he loved pharmacy and put his heart into it. Harold Pieratt R.Ph. La Grange, Texas

Wilma Banks

March 7, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Vickie Jackson

March 7, 2012

God always takes the best and that was Dr.Hill what a wonderful christian.My prayers and love is with the family.

George and Vickie Jackson
Mother Inez Haywood
Wilson Glenn Haywood

Minister Vermaurice Brown

Vermaurice Brown

March 7, 2012

Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayers for Your son James Hill whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant him light, happiness, and peace. Let him pass in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard him from all harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward raise him up with all Your saints. Pardon his sins and give him eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Vermaurice Brown

March 7, 2012

I will miss you uncle, you always shown me how to be a man when having hard times. You were a great uncle. I'm glad I did tell you this all the time when we spoke. May God be over this family in peace.

James Cox

March 7, 2012

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hills was an upright and wonderful individual. He will be missed.

R.I.P. My Friend. ~Freddia & Family~

March 7, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Metropolitan CME Church Family~

March 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Freddia Newton-Bradley~

March 7, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hill

March 7, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of the lost of your dear loved one. Psalms 66:19 says: " Truly God has heard; He has paid attention to the voice of my prayer." God hears our prayers and feels our pain. God can give You the strength needed to endure.

March 7, 2012

When a loved one dies the pain, grief and feelings of helplessness can seem so very unbearable. May GOD who is Love,(1stJohn4:8) take your right hand and carry each of you through ths deep and personal period of sorrow. Your neighbor

Leslie Harris

March 7, 2012

Uncle Bricky - We love you and you will be missed...

Texas Southern University /Police Dispatchers

March 7, 2012

To Leslie,our prayers and condolences to you and your family on the passing of your uncle.May God give each and every one of you the strength and comfort to pull you through this time of need.

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