Obituaries

Willie Hill

May 14, 1946 - March 10, 2020

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Obituary For Willie Hill

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of Willie Hill on March 10th, 2020.

Funeral Service is March 15th, 1:00 PM at Sewell Mortuary Chapel

Visitation is on the 14th, from 3 to 6 PM at Sewell Mortuary.

Mr. Willie “Billy” Edward Hill was born in Luthersville, Georgia on May 14, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Hill (Lucretia Reeves Hill). Willie departed this life on March 10, 2020 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandson Devin Abercrombie, sister Anita Faye Hill-Byrd, father- and mother-inlaw Mr. and Mrs. Willie Horace McGruder, and brothers-in-law Louis Freeman and Rick McCrae.

Willie graduated Central High School in Newnan, GA in 1965. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1966 served and fought proudly for his country in the Vietnam War. He graduated from West Georgia Technical College and Griffin Technical College. He was employed with Nestle Purina for 36 years as a Maintenance Technician and retired in 2009.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Dorothy “Dot;” five children Anthony (Stacia) Hill, Denise (Darren) Abercrombie, Tracy (Andre) Malcolm, Kimberley (Eric) Arnold, and Monica (Derrick) Jenkins; ten grandchildren Jessica (Rey) Diaz, Joshua (Michele) Hill, Donavin Abercrombie, Darius Abercrombie, Dylan Abercrombie, Malik (Maddie) Malcolm, Bryan Malcolm, Kendall Malcolm, Jacob Malcolm, Eric J. Arnold, and Erykah Arnold; three great grandchildren Jace Arnold, Aria Malcolm, and baby Harper Hill; four sisters Irma Freeman, Ellen McCrae, Hazel (Sonny) Jackson, and Linda Hill; two brothers Bruce Hill and Avery (Gwen) Hill; aunt Josie Mae Hill; five brothers-in-law Willie (Joann) McGruder, David (Gloria) McGruder, Peter (Susie) McGruder, Louis (Ella) McGruder, Larry (Linda) McGruder, and Allen (Connie) McGruder; five sisters-in-law Kathy McGruder, Onice McGruder, Willie Mae McGruder, and Joyce McGruder-Cameron; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brooks, Annie McGruder, Melissa Williams, Henry Roberts, Howard Cook, The Malcolm Family, The Hill Family, The McGruder Family, and The Godfrey Family.

Program

Services

14 Mar

Visitation

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Sewell Mortuary 220 Charlie Patterson Rd Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »
15 Mar

Funeral Service

01:00 PM

M.L. Middlebrooks Memorial Chapel, Sewell Mortuary 220 Charlie Patterson Road Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • March 13, 2020

    Thinking of you Tracy. God Bless.

  • March 13, 2020

    I worked with Willie for 30plus years at Purnia he was a good friend and will truly be missed, I enjoyed seeing him and talking with him at the Purnia retirement meetings. May God bless this family during this time.

  • March 12, 2020

    May the Lord heal the Hill's family and associates saddened heart's...

  • March 11, 2020

    My condolences to the Hill family during this difficult time. Lamb Rd has lost a great one! Mr.Billy will be missed but his memory will forever be etched in our hearts! Mrs.Dot,Anthony,Denise,Tracy,Kim,andMonica I love you all and May God be comfort during this difficult time

  • March 10, 2020

    To the Hill family Our unwavering prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Billy was a big brother and mentor to all of us on lamb rd and will truly be missed. We stand with you always Myron and family....rest easy

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