Raymond Hill

Raymond Roger Hill, born June 3, 1953, passed away peacefully in his home, “the country place”, on July 1, 2026.

Raymond was a jack of all trades. He was a member of the National Guard, a truck driver, maintenance man, small business owner and did many other things until retiring from AmTran. He worked tirelessly and embodied the spirit of hard work and selflessness to provide for his loved ones.

He loved telling us stories and going down memory lane. He enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, yard projects, fixing up vehicles, generally piddling on anything outside. He was always singing. He loved music and sharing it with others! 70’s classic rock is the sound track to our lives. Especially “The Load Out” by Jackson Browne.

He loved his loyal, adventurous dog, Sarah Jane. He loved to play chess and work sudoku puzzles. You could find him on YouTube listening to Playing For Change, watching anything from westerns, the history channel, to Sasquatch documentaries (because he’s always said he’s out there!)

But his greatest joys in life were always his loved ones. His children, grand children and great grand children were cherished deeply!

For pawpaw, giving pony rides on his knee and giving rides on the four wheeler were expressions of his love, his playful heart and the quiet joy he found in sharing with all of the children in each generation. Most recently including Jameson, Kimberlyn, Kohen, Jovi, Jagger and Wren. They truly were the apple of his eye.

He also leaves behind treasured friendships. One whom he shared countless hours fishing with and reminiscing about their good ol’ days. And another who kept him laughing through endless teasing and spirited political debates; he could never be named or pictured because “the government is watching”.

Those who knew him will forever hear his familiar sayings echo in their hearts, bringing smiles for years to come, such as:
“Whatcha cookin’ good lookin?”
“I’ll say this about that.”
“If I liked a liar, I’d hug your neck.”
“Don’t you know I like to whoop kids?”
“You hear that? I think my chair’s callin’ my name.”
“The sun and moon may vary, but Raymond Hill is never wrong.”

He leaves behind a lasting legacy of love and cherished memories, never to be forgotten.

Raymond is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ella Hill, parents Joe and Dicie Hill, brother JC Hill, and sister Ruby Jean Takeya.

He is survived by his sister, Willa Dean (Tim) Rial, children Melissa Hill, Raymond Hill, Renea (Joe) Charton, Eddie Hurst, and Leslie (Tim) Hull. Along with grandchildren and great grand children.

There are no planned visitation / funeral / memorial services at this time.