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Jimmy Hill Obituary
Jimmy was raised in Waco and was very active in many clubs in organizations. He served as a Lifeguard at the YMCA and was a Cheerleader and member of the High School band at Jefferson Moore High School. He was a graduate of the Class of 1979. He then attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Corp Cadets and the Aggie Band. He graduated from A&M in 1983.
Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired as a SSgt after 20 years of service. Jimmy and Kathleen Farrell were united in marriage on June 1, 2002 at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California. They moved to Texas in 2003. Jimmy continued to be an active member of clubs and organizations such as the VFW, the Marine Corps League and the Young Marines.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen; brother and sister-n-law, John and Kathy Hill of Robinson, Texas; brother-in-law, Brad Farrell of Detroit, Michigan; his fur babies, Fritz and Coco and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 2pm at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Texas A&M Aggie Band, 801 George Bush Dr, College Station, Texas 77843.
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Carla Dugger-Helm
April 25, 2022
My thoughts and prayer go out to your family and friends! I love watching his posts on FB . We where always in FB priding forget some of our posts loved him
The Batemans
April 17, 2022
We are better for having known you, Jimmy.
Joe A. Flores
April 14, 2022
Fish buddies forever, Jimmy.
Chris Klassen
April 12, 2022
So sad we lost a great human and Patriot. Jimmy, thank you so much for everything you did and taught both of my boys in the Young Marines. For the great conversations with me on YM field trips, and on Facebook from time to time. Sorely missed
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James Casey
April 11, 2022
You'll be sorely missed, Marine! Really enjoyed our years in Dorms 11 & 9, and on the Drill Field and Kyle Field, Jimmy. Great memories, and rest in peace, Aggie Brother! God Bless you and your family!
Nicole Barnes
April 11, 2022
Love, Light and God's Blessings to Kathleen, family, friends & fur babies that Mr. Hill had to leave behind. He touched many lives sharing his time and love
mentoring so many Young Marines into fine young men, my son included, you made my son a better young man and I thank you. God Bless you Jimmy Hill you're now one of God's Marines, give my son Zane a hug for me! Nicole Barnes
Mike Bonin '83
April 11, 2022
A serviceman to the end. You made your God, country, family, classmates, and students proud.
Rest in Peace, Marine. That's an order.
Rick Amende
April 11, 2022
I will miss this man immensely sorry for your loss can´t imagine life with out this one you see I was his barber and good friend he was and is a believer in Jesus Christ
Ken Roberson
April 10, 2022
Jimmy was a great Aggie and a good friend and will be deeply missed. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Doug Lipsey '83
April 10, 2022
I was very shocked to learn about Jimmy's passing. He always was a devoted Aggie, BQ, and Marine. May God bless his soul.
Phil Colling
April 10, 2022
Jimmy was a great friend from my days at Texas A&M. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish his family and friends all the best.
COL. Jay O. Brewer `81
April 10, 2022
Great memories of Jimmy when was in the Texas Aggie Band, sent on behalf of the classes of 1981-1986
Karl Treude
April 10, 2022
I spent 4 years with Jimmy in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. Rest in peace Brother.
"Jimmy Hill Class of '83"
"Here!"
Rich Robinson
April 10, 2022
I'm saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. We was a man of service. He served his country and he served his community through his volunteer work with the Young Marines. Our daughter was one of many to benefit from his kindness and direction. Rest easy Mr. Hill. Thank you for all you've done for us.
Shawna Nommensen (Hodges )
April 10, 2022
It hurts my heart 2 hear of his passing, Father God please comfort the family & bring a peace that only comes from u......
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