Simon James Hill I

A Life Well Lived
Simon James Hill I was a man of unwavering commitment to God, his family, his country, and his community. He lived his life with integrity and humanity believing every stumbling block is an opportunity and steppingstone to triumph. He walked with God and lived a life of honor, love, and respect with no regrets. Affectionately, known as “Papa, SJ, Sam, Diamond, and Hook”, he was a devoted husband to Dorothy Bennett Hill for 48 years and father to three loving children. On October 2nd, 2023, surrounded by his family, he crossed over the Jordan and was granted his wings. Simon was the second child of the late Jimmie and Elnora Hill. At an early age, he was passionate about his spiritual walk and always serve his fellow man. He was a devoted member of Compassion Christian Church for over 14 years, where he served “faithfully” on the Traffic Team and Discipleship Group (Team Loblolly). He was known for being easy-going, kind, and incredibly compassionate toward others. He was a gentle soul, peaceful, well-loved, and a pleasure to be around, as everyone who knew him would attest. Mr. Hill was educated in the public schools of Chatham County and a proud graduate of Alfred E Beach High School, Class of 1971. He went on to serve in the United States Marines for three years. Employed at Tronox Chemical Company for 36 years as a forklift operator and Georgia Ports as a Driver Operator before retiring after 13 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Elnora Hill, and his granddaughters, Simone and Sidney Hill. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Dorothy Bennett Hill, his three children, Angela (Kevens) Mosley, Carrie LaVonna Giles, and Simon (Lisa) Hill II all of Savannah, GA; four grandchildren Imani Mosley, Alisiya (Antwon) Hawkins, Kevens Mosley II, and Samantha Hill all of Savannah, GA; two sisters, Lillie M (Darryl) Jackson of Jacksonville, FL, and Betty J. (Alvin) Frazier of Savannah, GA; three brothers, Deacon John P. (Cheryl) Hill, Henry L. (Ramona) Hill, and Willie E. (Brenda) Hill all of Savannah, GA; brother in-laws, Arthur (Erman) Bennett, Jr., Emmit (Donna) Bennett of Phenix City, AL, Lester Bennett of Toledo, OH, Leslie (Tawania) Bennett Greer, Saginaw, Michigan, Santavious Bennett of Montgomery, Young (Alicia) Cody, New London, Connecticut; sister in-laws, Connie King and Penny Bennett of Phenix City, AL, Carol Battle of Union Spring, AL, Elaine (Frank) Taylor of Murfreesboro, TN, Annie Bishop, Indianapolis, IN, Beverly Dyson of Leonardtown, MA, Gloria (Willie) Jones and Cantrana Davis of Savannah, GA, and Maxine Johnson, El Paso, TX; one aunt, Mary Hill of Savannah, Georgia. Four godchildren: Eboni Brown-Haynes, Latoya-Gilbert Davis, William Wallace, Niambia Anderson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins’ relatives and friends.