Jimmy Elbert Hill, age 75, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Mr. Hill loved life, the outdoors, being with his family and grandchildren. He was a golfer and played at Double Oaks,. He was a gardener where he loved growing sunflowers and tomatoes. He was an avid sports fan and rooted for the University of Georgia. Mr. Hill retired after 34 years of service with the Georgia Department of Transportation. He attended North Georgia College, Georgia Tech and Southern Tech. Mr. Hill did consulting work for the GDOT after retirement for 10 years. Jimmy Hill and Ann Hayes were sweethearts since the 8th grade. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Elizabeth Ann Hill; son Troy A. Hill of Hoschton; daughter Cyndi L. Clark and husband Marty of Jefferson; brothers Ronnie Hill, Doyle Hill and wife Pam all of Hoschton; nieces Brandi Owensby and husband Kevin and Kasey Hill; grandchildren Colby Hill, Will Clark, Allianne Clark and Ryan Hill and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Inez Berryman Hill. Memorial services will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hoschton United Methodist Church, 12 Mulberry Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548 or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.