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Bobby Hill Obituary
Bobby Jack Hill, age 77, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior and Heavenly Father on April 1, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born March 19, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Montie Joe and Audrey Lucille (Cotten) Hill in San Antonio, Texas. He had one brother, James (Jimmy) Cecil Hill eight years his senior who also preceded him in death. Bobby is survived by his first wife of 22 years, Sylvia, who he recently remarried in July 2009, and their two children, son Toby Hill & wife Sara, and daughter, Doreen Gardner and husband Barry, step-daughter Jana Fox and husband Doug and six grandsons, Ryan John Gardner, Preston Hill & wife Stephanie, Wade Hill, Nathan Fox, Adam Hill, and Nolan Fox, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his second wife of 32 years Glenda Raye Hill. He is also survived by his loving sister-in-law, Dottie Dominguez and brother-in-law, Michael Dominguez with whom he and Sylvia spent the past 3 ½ years enjoying many happy times together. Bobby retired from Valero Energy Corp in 1999. His great passion for Western swing & classic Country music was ardently shared with his second wife Glenda, her daughter Jana, and his son Tobin and all of his six grandsons. Bobby Jack was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather who will be dearly missed. His life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Saturday, April 6th, 10:00 AM, at University United Methodist Church, 5048 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, Texas. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to University United Methodist Church or to the Emmaus Community. Arrangements with:
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Memories and Condolences
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Eloise Lindemann
April 19, 2013
Sylvia, I am so sorry to find out at this late date about Bobby's death. I did not know and sorry I missed Bobby memorial service. When I found out yesterday by one person and today by another they said the service was just beautiful. Out of respect for you and Bobby, Milton and I wished we had been there. I love you and hope that sometime we can meet and visit. Eloise Lindemann
A. Jane Cotten Young
April 10, 2013
Bobby Jack and his brother Cecil James (Jimmy) were my first cousins. Their mother, Audry, and my father, Carl Cotten were brother and sister, so we grew up very close. We took several family vacations together since our parents & many kin folks were from Mississippi and Louisiana . Bobby Jack accompanied my sister & me in a talent show at South San High School. Bobby Jack spent some of his summers, before getting his driver's license, honing his skills for the wonderful musician he was to become. His brother, Cecil, being 8 years older was the one allowed to give his new brother a name. I, personally, will always love and admire those sweet, good looking Hill cousins of mine! It will just never be the same. Goodbye, "Robert John", see ya'.....
Susan Schmidt Adams
April 9, 2013
Sylvia,
I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. You, Toby and Doreen, and all your family members are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family and may He strengthen and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
April 6, 2013
Bobby was a wonderful person. We always looked forward to visits from San Antonio. I was touched by the request to the Emmaus community. When I went on my pilgrim walk, I remember Bobby and Glenda driving all the way from San Antonio to Glen Rose to support me. I will always be touched by that special night. What an awesome memory. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Juli Sears Prichard-Greene
Gregory Gaiser
April 6, 2013
There was a purity of heart in Bobby. He was always helpful and kind, a wonderful brother-in-law. I will miss him.
Tracy Killough
April 5, 2013
Although I didn't know him well, we shared the common bond of music. It runs pretty strong in our family. I grew up hearing stories from my mom, Jane (Cotten) Young, of Bobby Jack playing guitar and singing Ol' Shep. I think of him often. You will be missed.
Nathaniel & Arla Rae Nurkowski
April 5, 2013
Bobby and I worked at Valero in the drafting department for many years. Bobby was always willing to lend a helping hand to the new comers. I have no doubt the good Lord will continue to use Bobby's talent of music and song. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hill and extended families.
Gary Fisher
April 4, 2013
I worked with Bob at Valero and I will always remember his stories. Thoughts are with Bob and his family.
Dorothy Hesskew Malkemus
April 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Sylvia and family.
Joyce Gill
April 4, 2013
Heaven is getting a great singer and musician! I will always remember playing my fiddle along with Bobby. He was a wonderful musician and had the greatest smile. He had a kind heart and I will always remember making music with him and his son and grandsons.
Carlos Charles
April 4, 2013
Mr. Bobby Hill will be miss. I worked and met Bobby when working at Valero back in the early 80's. I was working out of Houston, Tx as a contract Pipeline Designer. A wonderful person. May you rest in Peace my friend.
April 4, 2013
Bobby was such as sweet and loving person.The perfect example of what Our Heavenly Father wants all of us to be. We will carry him in our hearts "till we meet again". Addalee & J.C. Sears
Tony and Julia Aguilar
April 4, 2013
Bobby and I worked next to each other for twenty years and we had great times and some bad, but through it all he proved he was a good father, husband, grandfather and a good Christian. He will be missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Hill family
Gail DeViney
April 4, 2013
Bobby was such a wonderful, brave, Christian man. I'll miss him.
Love and sympathy to Sylvia, Toby,
Doreen, Jana, and all the grandsons.
Love,
Gail
Jim/Carolyn Detwiler
April 4, 2013
We will miss Bobby. He was a fine Christian person and left us with lots of good memories.
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