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James HILL Obituary
Peacefully transitioned from mortality to immortality and joined that great cloud of witnesses in heaven?s glory on January 8, 2013. Dr. James Hill was a long time resident of Florida and a graduate of Florida A & M University. He retired as the Principal of Florosa Elementary School in 1994. He also retired as Colonel in the Active United States Army Reserve in 1981. Colonel Hill was preceded in death by his son, Barry Stephen Hill, his parents, Monroe and Jessie Hill; siblings Monroe Hill, Eddie Hill, Lula Hill James and Charlie Hill. His life is celebrated by a loving devoted, friend and wife, Jounice J. Hill from the DeFuniak Springs; son, James L. Hill, Jr. of Moreno Valley, CA; Jounice Darcia Hill of Ft. Lauderdale; Grandchildren Ebony Calloway Spencer, Bridgette Hill Gunn, Asiha Piper, Barry Hill, Jr., Jazmine Hill, Kristin Hill, Katelyn Hill and Debora Hill; Great-grandchildren Skye Gunn, Simone and Frederick Spencer, Alyssa and Mekhai Hill, and Alana and Aiden Piper. Visitation will be on Friday, January 18 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Race Track Road, N.E., Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Beulah Baptist Church, 109 McGriff St. N.E., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548.
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Cindy Crawford
January 17, 2013
Mr Hill was my principal in the late 60s and 70s at Florosa. My prayers are with you all. Thank you for your service and rest in peace.
William Graham COL USAR Ret.
January 17, 2013
My sincere condolences to his family and close friends. COL Hill was my first Section Chief when I joined the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade in 1972. I enjoyed working for and with him throughout the next 9 years until his retirement. I became a better officer from his teaching and leadership.
Mary Silva
January 17, 2013
To the Hill Family: Blessings and God's Grace as you transition through the days ahead. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven does not feel and heal.
Mary (Brown) Silva
W E Combs School Reunion Committee
January 16, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Fuller-McNabb
January 16, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorothy Dixon-Horton
January 16, 2013
Condolences to the entire Hill family. Mr. Hill will be a very missed Pillar in our community.
January 16, 2013
Our prayers are with your family, with much love. Uncle Jimmy was a good man, and will be missed by many.
Kevin & Heather Hopson & family.
January 16, 2013
Mr. Hill you will be missed and peace with you and your family my kids attend Florosa Elementary since they were three yrs old. We had the oppurtunity to meet you at the 40th anniversary of florosa. The Haller family
Marion Kent
January 16, 2013
We are soo sorry for your lost. Mr. Hill was a great leader in our community!
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