William Lee "Billy" Hill
November 10, 1962 ~ July 9, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
William Lee "Billy" Hill, 52, died Thursday, July 9, 2015.
Known by many of his friends as "Wahoo", he was born in Anchorage, Alaska, to the late Richard Lee and Grace Bowman Hill. Before his illnesses, he worked as a machinist/welder and he was an avid fisherman. He was a member of BassMasters and traveled the East coast participating in Bass tournaments.
He had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife, Robbi Thompson Hill; daughters, Christy Hill and her partner Christine Beevers, of Asheville and Jackie Hill of the home; and a brother, Robert Ray Hill and his life partner, Mark Arrington, of Asheville.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Chaplain Buddy Corbin officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family to assist with Jackie's education.
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Very sorry for your loss
Roger and Janie Teague
So sorry for your loss. May the lord be with you all.
Robbie and Jackie and the family I am so sorry to here about your loss may God find comfort in your family during this difficult time . If you need anything please let us know we love you
My deepest condolences, Bobby, Mark, and family. Sending love and support during this sudden, heartbreaking loss of Billy.
Rest in peace Billy. Our deepest condolences Bobby and family. Love Lidia, Martin and family.
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to the family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Billy. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry, Billy was an awesome guy and everybody’s friend!
So sorry to hear of Wahoos passing had a lot of fun times at work and fishing with him, We will be praying for you and the family, may God bless all of you.
Praying that you’ll feel God’s presence in this time of grief, and feel God’s love surrounding you. We know it is tough, but God can give you strength to understand all things. In the loss of one who meant so much….for every memory in your heart, this brings a wish for peace and strength to get you thru your sorrow.
Love and Prayers to your family during this sad time. May God Bless and Comfort you.
He will be missed so much !! We love you Bobby, Mark, Robbie, Christy, Kristina and Jackie.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you. Billy will be missed.
Robbi, my heart is so heavy for you and all the family.. I pray that our awesome God will wrap in His loving arms now and in all the days ahead.
Sincere condolences to Bobby, Mark, & family.
Bobby, Mark and Family,
We are so saddened to learn of Billy’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Please let us know if we can be of help in any way.
Billy was a very good man and a friend to everyone he met. We are so sad to hear of his passing. We are praying for the family.
Our thought and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.
Bobby and Mark…I am very sorry for this too-early loss…please know I am thinking of you and bless you both…
So sorry for your loss, Wahoo was a good friend and we had some good times on Patton back in the day, I know he will be missed greatly !
So very sorry for your loss. Many fond memories with you all. My heart and prayers are with you!
I was very sorry to here about Billy, He was a good friend, and he will be missed .I pray that God will be with you and your family
I am so very sorry for your loss; may God wrap His loving arms around you and ease your pain. Thank you for sharing the DVD; it made me and I’m sure so many of his loved ones smile. Once again so sorry for your loss, He was a special person and so loved by his family!
Bobby and Mark , I have known you folks a long time . Bobby you are one of the kindest souls around the world needs more good people like yourself . I am sure you will miss your brother . Just know our place on this earth isnt forever and you guys will be back together someday. Our family has been lifting your family up in prayer this week . May gods peace and joy overcome you and your family as your brother begins his new journey ! You and Mark are expectational people God bless you.
With much respect
Bruce Smith
Little sister my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always love ya