Timmy “Tim” James Hill, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on August 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The son of James E. and Barbara L. (Heeter) Hill, Tim was born on March 12, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI and graduated from Springfield High School in 1969. At the age of 19, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Army. He valued his service highly and attained the rank of Captain before being discharged due to injuries sustained during his time in Vietnam. As part of his service, Tim was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, the Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Upon discharge from the Army, Tim attended Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a 43-year career working for the Federal Government, before retiring in 2018. Tim met the love of his life, Monica, while working together in Jacksonville, FL. They married a year later and spent the next 28 years devoted to each other. Tim’s top priority was ensuring she knew she was the most loved and adored person in his life. He embraced Monica’s children as his own and never used the term “step”. He was proud to call them and introduce them as his sons and daughter. Tim will be most remembered for his passion for Corvettes, his storytelling, his endless supply of dad jokes, hosting family game nights, his love of Star Trek, and as an avid gun collector. Above all, Tim will be remembered for his never-ending love and support for his family.
Tim is survived by his wife, Monica (Charbonneau) of the home
Children:
Randy (Stacey/Stanley) Pease, Adam Pease, Shane (Ashlee) Pease all of Oklahoma, Kyla (Matt) Gwin of Arkansas, Timmy Hill, Mark (Tonya) Hill, Sarah (Stephen Racine) Hill, Aaron (Gabby) Hill, all of Michigan
Grandchildren:
Courtney, Conner, Carson and Carlee Pease, Abbi and Emma Pease, Trey Pease, Sydney (Tyler) Denney, Zachary and Reece Pearson, Rhylee, Rhyder, and Rhyatt Gwin, Andrew, Austin (Haley), and Brienna (Jonathan) Hill, Oliver and Emmett Poirot, and Edeline Hill
Great grandchildren:
Eloise, Josie, and Jace Hill of Michigan; Mollie, Owen, Sophia, and Brinlee Denney of Missouri
Brothers:
Michael (Karen) Hill and Jim (Lori) Hill of Michigan
Pet:
His lap companion, Hopper
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Linda Hill, and his father-in-law, Jack Charbonneau, and his favorite cuddle buddy, Cooper
The family has entrusted the arrangements to Forever Memories Funeral Services, INC of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
