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1962
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2016
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James Hill Obituary
May 1, 1962 - January 5, 2016
Macon , GA- Mr. James Harrison Hill, Sr. 53, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 surrounded by his family. His celebration of life services will be held Monday, January 11th at 11:00 AM at Lundy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Anthony Q. Corbett officiating. Interment will be immediately following services at Macon Memorial Park.
Mr. Hill was born to the parentage of Hamilton Daniel Hill and Dolores Lawson Hill on May 1, 1962 in Sumter South Carolina and was raised in the family home in Dalzell, South Carolina. James accepted Christ Jesus at an early age and was baptized in Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School where he played football, was a master debater and a proud member of Future Farmers of America (FFA).
Growing up in his community, James had a special proclivity for the outdoors and developed a love for agriculture. One of his teachers, Mr. Saul Price, saw something unique in him and became his mentor. Under the tutelage of Mr. Price, James' involvement in FFA was extraordinary. With his "Golden" voice and his natural gift and love of public speaking, James traveled across the state and country competing with FFA and winning local, state and regional competitions. His success in this area led him to a competition held at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Ga. There he met Malcolm "Chief" Blount, a professor at Fort Valley State, who once again noticed James as exceptional.
From that connection, Mr. Hill Attended Fort Valley State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree concentrated in Agronomy. After several very successful careers over the years, James settled into the perfect role for him in 2004, as the Southern Region SARE 1890 Land Grant Liaison, in the Office of Limited Research Farmer and Minority Outreach on the Campus of Fort Valley State University. James was responsible for 13 Southeastern States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In this position, James would literally do remarkable things to change the lives of others. This was definitely his calling.
James was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Pi Chapter in the Fall of 1983. Mr. Hill was ordained as Deacon in 2004 and was a faithful member of the Lundy Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. James Harrison Hill is survived by his loving, caregiving and devoted wife, Yulonda M. Hurst Hill, 3 sons Jeremy Mitchell Chattfield of Macon, Ga, Daniel Hamilton Hill and James Harrison Hill, Jr. both of Charlotte, NC, granddaughter Kaliyah Rose Chattfield, 3 siblings, Wayne (Valerie) Hill, Chicago, IL, Michael (Lucretia) Hill, Pooler, GA, Debra Hill (Eddie) Gilbert, Stockbridge, GA, a wonderful and devoted, mother in law, Irene E. Williams and doggy Max H. Hill, Macon, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and coworkers and colleagues.
James loved The Lord and he Loved The Hill Family with every ounce of his being. Mr. James Hill was an absolutely amazing man whose faith in God was inspiring, encouraging and unshakable. He is definitely loved and is missed tremendously!
Services entrusted to Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, Macon.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hill
Glenwood & Betty C Hill
January 3, 2025
We are still missing James and his friendship.
Glenwood F Hill
January 15, 2016
Betty and I were very sadden to hear of James' passing. I shall miss my friend dearly.He and I worked together for years in the Ag and Extension at FVSU.Please know we are grieving with you. Glenwood and Betty Hill
Hezekiah & Francesq Gibson
January 14, 2016
May God who gives PEACE and UNDERSTANDING comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. James was extra ordinary and a dear friend. We will truly miss his presence. You are in our prayers.
United Farmers USA
Leonard Githinji
January 12, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to the family Mr. James Hill. James was a very dedicated person in everything he did. He will always be remembered for his good work he did while at Southern SARE Program.
Valencia Lawrence
January 12, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray for your strength and your faith in God to get you through this.
Leon and Cassandra Paul
January 11, 2016
Praying Strength for you Yolunda and the entire familu during this difficult time!
LAB CORP GIRLS
January 11, 2016
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MR.HILL.WE HERE AT LAB CORP WILL MISS HIS SMILE AND ENCOURAGING WORDS EVEN WHEN HE DIDN'T FEEL AT HIS BEST.YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.
Angela Cummings (Angie)
January 11, 2016
Yulonda, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
LAB CORP FAMILY DEBRA AND KIM
January 11, 2016
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,WE HAVE SO ENJOYED SERVICING AND HELPING MR. HILL FOR MANY YEARS HERE AT LAB CORP, HIS SMILING FACE AND UPLIFTING WORDS WILL FOEVER BE MISSED.
Tywanna Lawson-Dargan
January 11, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley Lawson
January 10, 2016
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Hill. My heart goes out to you,his children, your mother and all the family. I saw love unconditionally in action as you loving took care of him. May God give you comfort is my prayer.
JOHN LONEY
January 10, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Hill family, may God be your inspiration doing this time of separation from your loved one, JV & Priscilla Loney
Rev.@ Mrs James Hall
January 10, 2016
May Dear Yulonda, May God Keep in this time, God is beside you. The Lord is our salvation and our strength in every fight. Our Redeemer and protector our guiding light. Always remember that whatever betide you, never along , God is beside you forever.
Jolynn Gaines
January 10, 2016
James Hill you will live forever in my heart. I can hear you walking through the GQN door shouting, "Lucy, I'm home!" Now you are in our Heavenly Home. I will miss you my friend. Yulonda, I Love You! May the prayers of friends and love ones help uplift you and your family.
Gwendolyn Harris-Attitsogbui
January 10, 2016
May God comfort and take you through this journey. James work his has been successfully completed. God smiled with open arms and welcomed him home. Although, the pain is so real. The spirit is overjoyed. Eternity is so much sweeter than earthly life. The love does last throughout eternity. His memories will last forever in the hearts. May the Holy Spirit guide you through this process.
Glen Gosier
January 10, 2016
You may forget what a person says, you may forget what a person does, but you never forget the way they make you feel. Uncle James was a great man who was always the same person. Thank you for the memories. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. To the family God will never leave you nor forsake you.
Evelyn Dawson-Prioleau
January 10, 2016
With deepest sympathy.
Paula Lett
January 9, 2016
With all our love
January 9, 2016
I'm sorry for your lost, my sister and I will continue to pray for you and the family
Maggie & Helen
Joyce Sanders, Williams
January 9, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May GOD be your comfort during these trouble times. My prayers are with your family.
Carl Wilson
January 9, 2016
My deepest condolences and sympathy for you and your family.
Jarrett Bey
January 9, 2016
James is my cousin and was one of the first members of my family to spend time with my brother and I...throughout the years we may have lost touch but the time he gave will never be taken for granted...we all love you and will cherish the memories and your love will continue to us all through our love to each other.
Jana prioleau Hunter
January 9, 2016
To the Hill Family ,I. Pray that the Lord be with each and everyone of you in these times keep your hands in god hands and he will show you the way Rip my brother!
Lloyd, Stacy, Jason, Sam, Jamie & Jaz Clarke
January 9, 2016
We send our love prayers and support to the Hill family during your time of loss. We love you all dearly!
Valeria Maple-Woods
January 9, 2016
My prayers are with the family at this time .
Andre Peeples Sr
January 9, 2016
"What a friend we have in Jesus" Thank you James for being my friend as kids growing up in Dalzell.. I will always remember the fun times we had...the songs we sang in our little gospel group...Blessings to the Hill Family who will forever be my family...
Arthur & Jean Willis
January 9, 2016
The battle has been fought and the victory is won. We were glad to see you return to work before God called your name. You continued to fight no matter how hard the struggle was and that inspired us a lot. We will miss you at FVSU/CEP AG. Take your rest, we will see you in the rapture, the moment the trumpets shall sound.
Eric Hunter
January 9, 2016
To Mike, sorry for the loss of your beloved brother. I remember James like yesterday day. I shared you pain as someone who has loss two brothers also. The pain you feel no one can experienced, only you. GOD is amazing and he knows your pain. I will pray for healing and understanding for you and your family. Sorry I can't be there. Sending my prayers from S.Korea.
Ethel Jones
January 9, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person and brother who fought a good fight and finish his race. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. We will love you miss you always at South Carolina State University.
Andrew & Gloria Flowers
January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Reggie &Cheryl & Sons Hutchings
January 9, 2016
May God continue shine down on the Hill family during this time. You are strong in Christ, so I know each one of you know your love one has just move to his new home. He will forever live on in your heart. Yolanda, our prayers are with you because you will miss your mate, friend, partner. Keep you eyes to the hills from which your help comes.
January 9, 2016
James, I will miss you my cousin. The Measure of a man: Not - "how did he die" But - "how did he live" Not - "what did he gain" But - "what did he give" These are the units to measure the worth of a man, as a man, regardless of birth.
Yulonda, we're praying that the light of God's face shines on you in the darkness of your grief.
Ronnie and Helga Lawson
Renita Page
January 9, 2016
James has been a wonderful colleague and friend whose presence on this side of life will be missed.
I pray God's comfort for his family.
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