Hobert J. Hill

RICHMOND, Ind. – Hobert J. Hill, age 101, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Reid Health. Born April 22, 1916, in Wildie, Kentucky, to Benjamin Franklin and Eva Reynolds Hill, Hobert had lived in this community since 1937. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Hobert worked at Hills Roses from 1937-1941 and 1946-1959 and retired from Johnson Sheet Metal after working there from 1959-1982. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Hobert enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing card games, and attending friend and family gatherings and was a baseball and basketball fan. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Lucille P. Coffey Hill of Richmond; daughters, Janice Woolems of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Marcia (Rich) Dietsch of Fishers, Indiana; son, Randall (Trudy) Hill of Richmond; daughter-in-law, Kim Hill of Goshen, Kentucky; grandchildren, Jennifer (Andy) White, Sarah Thalls, Catherine (Ian) Roberts, Brad Woolems, Ashley Woolems, Andrea (Joe) Neary, and Jessica (Caleb) Claypool; great-grandchildren, Brittney and Matthew White, Josh and Jake Thalls, and Anthony,Grant, Garrett, and Alec Roberts; step grandchildren, Jordan and Kirk Kiefer and Shannon and Shane Fletcher; step great-grandchild, Harper Buchinsky; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, James Hill; great-grandson, Tyler White; parents; sisters, Myrtle Adams, Hazel Chasteen, and Lillian Jarrett; and brother, Lucian Hill. Visitation for Hobert J. Hill will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. An additional visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, prior to the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Hodgkin officiating. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Hobert J. Hill

April 22, 1916 - June 14, 2017