HR 87

HR87 190210-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 23-JAN-18 190210-1:n:01/22/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-396 MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR. JAMES MALCOLM HILL. WHEREAS, we deeply regret to learn of the death of Mr. James Malcolm Hill of Glencoe, Alabama, on January 16, 2018, at 83 years of age, and we uplift his life and legacy with utmost reverence and respect; and WHEREAS, the passing of Mr. James Malcolm Hill leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, born in Lineville, Alabama, Mr. Hill graduated from Delta High School, served in the United States Army, and retired from the Alabama State Highway Department; he was a member of Glencoe Veterans of Foreign Wars, Glencoe Masonic Lodge, and Glencoe First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, survivors include his beloved and devoted wife, Patricia M. Hill; daughter, Vickie Hill (David) Brown; son, Barry (Cheri) Hill; daughter, Phylis Hill (Tim) Diggs; son, Roderick Hill; eight grandchildren, Ashley Hill (Clint) Turner, Cari Hill (Justin) Chandler, Heather Diggs (Dylan) Hartman, Jennifer Diggs, Catherine Diggs, Jessica Diggs, Josh Randall, Bethany (Blake) Powell; six great-grandchildren, Harper Turner, Jaxson Chandler, Mabrey Turner, Ellie Chandler, Raelee Randall, Chasten Powell; and brother, Joe Hill; he was preceded in death by wife, Nobia Steen Hill; parents, Young and Bernice Hill; sister, Kathleen Lupian; sister, Joyce Nelson; and daughter-in-law, Nora Hill; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hill was a valued member of the community; although his presence is greatly missed, his memory is cherished in the hearts and minds of all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That while grieving the death of Mr. James Malcolm Hill, we are extremely grateful for his abundant life, and we offer this resolution in highest tribute to his legacy, as well as with heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.