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HILL Rex A. Hill, age 78 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on January 20, 2013. He was born on March 11, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Rosie Hill. Rex was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1971. He also retired from the Jacksonville Electric Authority after 20 years. Rex was a member of Ft. Caroline Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grand Father and friend. Rex is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nelda Hill; daughter, Karen Hill; son, Kevin Hill (Debbie); Grandchildren Gary Padgett (Ana Maria); Kurt Padgett; Jaime Heaverin (Chris); Wayne Padgett; Ryan Hill and Aimee Rubesha (Nick); great grandchildren, Abigail, Tomas, Miranda and Cate. Sisters, Cathy Goss (Jay), Shirley Sanders (John), Brenda Gulledge (William); and Brothers Gene and Larry Hill. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24th from 12-1:00pm at Fort Caroline Baptist Church, 11428 McCormick Road, Jacksonville, FL, with his funeral to commence at 1:00pm with Pastor Richard Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Arlington Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fort Caroline Baptist Church building fund in Rex Hill's memory. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 23, 2013.

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Karen Hill

January 18, 2026

Daddy I miss you and think of you everyday.

Jaime Heaverin

January 17, 2026

It´s hard to believe you have been gone this long. But I know you look after all of us and are reunited with MawMaw. We love and miss you so very much.

Karen Hill

January 17, 2024

Daddy, I miss and think of you everyday.

January 27, 2013

It is sad to say good-bye, but we know where he is. Such a wonderful christian. We will miss his prayers. Stay strong Nilda;and family. Love and prayers....Michele Todd (Clarence Burrell and I sat behind Rex & Nilda) in big church.

Janice Askwith

January 24, 2013

Dear Family of our beloved Rex. I will always remember him as a gentleman. He always was so helpful and polite to anyone he met. By prayers to his family and friends at their loss. Ft Caroline Church member Janice Askwith

Vicki Lynn Black

January 24, 2013

Uncle Rex will most definitely be missed. May God bless you and yours with peace and comfort during this difficult time of loss. With my sympathy and love,

Jaime Heaverin

January 23, 2013

I love and miss my grandpa(Pampaw) every minute of the day. So grateful for the time I had with him. And moved beyond words for all the love and support shown to my grandma,Nelda Hill, at this very difficult time in her life. God Bless everyone affected by this tremendous loss.

Derry Boyd

January 23, 2013

To the Family of Rex Hill, I have only known him a few years from Ft Caroline Baptist Church, He always had a smile and a friendly words to speak and greet you. Heaven gained a great person, he will be watching over everyone. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless all of you.

Derry Boyd

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