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James Hill Obituary
He was born in Petersburg, Va., on Dec. 3, 1962.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church, Matoca, Va. Mr. Hill was a graduate of Matoaca High School and attended Howard University, where he was an outstanding football player. He is an Air Force veteran.
He leaves to chreish his memory, a son, Dwight Gaines; and a daughter, Jasmin Hill, Richmond, Va.; mother, Irish Hill, Petersburg, Va.; father, Robert Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Cheryl Butler, Richmond, Va.; brother, Terrance Hill, Charlotte, N.C.; eight aunts; five uncles; and a host of other loving cousins and lifelong friends.
His body rests at Tucker's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. Marcus Leggett officiating. Interment will be in Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia County.
The family may be contacted at (804) 335-0601.
Relatives and fiends will kindly assemble at 10 a.m. at 6607 Hickory Road, Chesterfield County.
Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hill
Marcia Megginson
January 4, 2010
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. I enjoyed being his nurse if only for a short while. I will keep the family in my prayers.. God Bless
Marcia M, RN
Angela Johnson Russell
December 23, 2009
To Cheryl and the Rest of the Hill Family,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you at the passing of James. I will keep you all in my prayers. May you find strength in the prayers of your family and the "Matoaca High Family/Friends" and know that James is in a much better place..........finally free of pain.
Angela Johnson ('80) Russell and Family
December 23, 2009
May God bless Big, Bro.James Hill; a friend to the end to be remembered.From our days in little league football all the way to vacation bible school at Shiloh Baptist Church,and please don't forget the legend at Matoaca High School(Big thrill Hill) you will never be forgotten homeboy,David Washington class of 1985 M.H.S. PEACE & loVE TO YOUR fAMILY BRO.TERRANCE & sis.CHERYL GOD BLESS YA'LL FOREVER!!
Pam Briggs
December 22, 2009
To Ms. Irish,Cheryl & Terrance:
I am saddened at the passing of your dear loved one and offer my deepest sympathy James will surely be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Percenie Rich
December 22, 2009
To Ms. Irish, Terrance and Cheryl:
I offer my deepest sympathy. May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time. You all are in my prayers.
December 21, 2009
We will keep you in prayer.
Floyd Robinson Jr & Family
December 21, 2009
May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Garrett and Vanessa Mason, Chesterfield, VA
Barbara House
December 21, 2009
To the Hill Family,
Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal; I am deeply sadden at the lost of James. My daughter (Patricia Raines) & I use to ride the 95 Express with him every now and then. James was extremely polite and very funny; I will miss his smile.
Lean and depend on GOD during this most difficult time!!!!
Your's in Christ
Barbara A. House
Grace White
December 19, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 19, 2009
To the family of James hill keep your heads up god is with you everyday and always. james you will be sadly missed . james and i went to matoaca high school together . CAROLYN MASON-FOSTER
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