James Earl "Jimmy" Hill

James Earl “Jimmy” Hill, 64, died at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2011. He was the son of the late Maggie and Earl Hill. Mr. Hill was born June 4, 1947 and lived in Santa Fe, Fla. He was a 1965 graduate of Santa Fe High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force after high school.  Mr. Hill was a farmer, rancher, and horseman, and he enjoyed keeping up with the local high school football teams as well as college teams. He was a wonderful husband who enjoyed his family and friends, always lending a helping hand where he could. He was a member of the North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by Chris Hill, his loving wife of 31 years; sister, Nancy (Ray) Nipper; mother-in-law, Lole McMillan; brother-in-law, Gary (Micky) McMillan; sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Lee) Pardi, Coy (George) Werner, Jen (Gary) Lindsey; nieces Holly (Jimmy) Sajczuk, Jarica Nipper, Kelley Primo, Vanessa Oppel, Lisa Oppel; and nephews Matt Cord (April) Nipper, Jared (Kristina) Nipper, Eric (Ashley) Primo, and Mark (Brittany) Ferguson; and great nieces, Anya Sajczuk, Aurora Rose Primo, and great nephews Evan Nipper, Jeremy Nipper, and Mason Nipper.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday July 28, 2011 at the North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 25330 NW County Road 239 Alachua, Fla. Burial will be private and in lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to your favorite charity.

Arrangements by Milam Funeral and Cremation Services Gainesville, Fla.