Willie B Hill

Obituary For Willie B Hill

Willie B. Hill, Jr. was born in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Willie Hill, Sr and Gracie Mae Hill, on November 9, 1948. Willie, affectionately known as "Slick", graduated from H.A. Hunt High School, class of '66, and went on to attend Paine College, in Augusta, GA. In college, Willie played basketball, starting at point guard, his freshman year. He would later serve his country, in the U.S. Marine Corp. After military service, he worked at the Robins Air Force Base, as a software engineer. Willie was best known for being a volunteer coach for the Warner Robins Recreation Department for over 30 years, winning over 30 league championships, in basketball and softball. He was the founder of the Warner Robins Express AAU Basketball Club which is still active today. Also, he was a member of First Baptist Church for over 40 years and served in many roles. He was a Servant Leader, led the Athletic Ministry, and sang with the men’s choir. Willie is preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. Hill, Sr. and Gracie Mae Hill, his daughter, Felicia Oglesby, and brothers, Major Hill, Robert Hill, and Michael Jones He leaves to cherish his memories; one loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Vivian Hill; one loving and devoted son, Terence Hill; one loving and devoted granddaughter Tristen Hill whom he doted on dearly; brother, David Hill (Alicia Hill) of San Antonio, TX; and a host of many other extended family members and friends. “Therefore, you now have sorrow, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice and your joy no one will take from you” -John 16:22

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Services

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Visitation

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA
501 Elberta Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31093

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24

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Funeral Service

1:00 AM

First Baptist Church New Beginning Life Center
205 Garmon St
Warner Robins, GA 31088

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