James Thomas Hill

James “Jim” Thomas Hill, 75, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on June 13, 2018.

Jim was born on February 28, 1943 to Carl and Della Hill of Middletown, Ohio.  He and his wife Nancy recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.  In 1976 he moved his family from Dayton, Ohio to Gainesville, Georgia.  Over the years he travelled extensively with his career but always made time to coach his daughters’ sports teams, participate in fund raising events, play golf with friends and make everyone smile.  

The addition of grandchildren in later years insured that another generation would experience the joy of having him in their life.   Jim was an ever-present figure at swim meets, JROTC events, FFA and 4-H events along with any other activities that involved his grandchildren.   Jim was an active member of the McEverRoad United Methodist Church and truly enjoyed participating in church activities.  He embodied the idea of loving Christ, loving people and helping people love Christ. Everyone he met was an instant friend and he never met a stranger.  

Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy E. Hill; 2 daughters, Debra and Joe Gaines of Jacksonville, FL and Pamela and Kenny Nolan of Toccoa, Georgia. 3 grandchildren Jonathan Archer of Gainesville, GA, Christian and Maribel Edens of Savannah, GA and Krista Smith of Gainesville, GA. His 2 sisters, Ethel and Terry Blue of New Carlisle, Ohio and Sharon & Don Hunnicutt of New Carlisle, Ohio.  Jim is also survived by an extended family of nieces, nephews, brother’s-in law and sister’s-in-law.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at 12:30pm at the McEver Road United Methodist Church in Oakwood, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the McEver Road United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30501. 770-297-6200.