William (Bill) Hill, age 76, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home after a battle with cancer.
Bill was born July 26, 1942 at Morenci, Arizona to Elwood and Myrtle Hill. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1961, and on September 19, 1965, he married Janice Rae Clements. Together they raised their three children. He worked for King Press as a machinist for 37 years. After the closing of King Press, he worked for Talbot Industries until he retired in 2007.
William leaves behind his wife of 53 years; Janice Hill; 2 sons, Mike Hill and wife Michelle of Watauga, Texas; William (Bill) Hill of Joplin; and Debbi Thomas of Webb City; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Michael, Steven, Christy, Nathan, Samantha, and Christopher Ryan; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Theresa Williams of Joplin; Joyce VanHoose and husband Scott of Carthage, Missouri; and 1 brother, Dan Hill and wife Lois also of Carthage.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Elwood and Myrtle Hill.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel with visitation following the service.
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