Mr. Robert Gene Hill Sr. age 83 of Johnston Ln. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2019 in the Northeast GA Medical Center Gainesville following an extended illness. Mr. Hill was born on May 19, 1936 in Kennesaw, GA., the son of the late Charles G. Hill and the late Mildred Dameron Hill. Robert enjoyed traveling in his RV with  Janet, boating, fishing, and most of all, mission work. He always loved helping others and loved his Lord. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Sexton and two grandchildren, Zac Carroll & Daniel Carroll. Robert was a member of New Union Baptist Church.

Surviving Robert is his loving wife and best friend of of 62 years, Janet Hill of Blairsville, son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Jr. & Pam Hill of Cleveland, GA., daughter and son-in-law, Jamie & Dave Carroll of Bowling Green, KY., a brother, Charles (Bo) Hill of Milledgeville, GA., three grandchildren, Rob & Jennifer Hill of Cleveland, GA., Brad & Michelle Hill of Jefferson, GA., Josh & Ashleigh Carroll of Bowling Green, KY., three great-grandchildren, Drake Hil, Zac Hill, and Jackson Carroll., several nieces & nephews , a host of church family, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 2, 2019 at 11:00am from New Union Baptist Church (4159 Jones Creek Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512) with Rev. Johnny Foster, Rev. Justin Jarrett, and Rev. Harrison Bradley officiating. Robert will lay in state at the church on Saturday from 10-11:00 am. Special music will be presented by Johnny Foster, Judy Foster, and Leita Gowder.  The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Marty Payne, Tim Odom, Mike Baldwin, Chris Ballew, Myron Holcombe, and Randy Bergstrom. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Tom Marysuck, Fred Woodward, Jimmy Payne, Luke Stewart, and Ed Kirkland. Flowers are being accepted in Robert’s memory. Interment will follow in the New Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home from 5pm-8pm Friday evening.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com