TAYLOR COUNTY, GA - OBITS  MR. W. M. HILL

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November 20, 1930, Vol 55, Thursday
 
MR. W. M. HILL PIONEER AND ESTEEMED
CITIZEN DEAD
 
 
  Death, which came suddenly Sunday afternoon
about 4 o'clock, removed from the stage of action
one of Taylor County's oldest and most beloved
citizens in the passing of Mr. W. M. Hill, at his 
home near Ideal.

  Mr. Hill was stricken with a heart attack while
seated around the fireside of his home surrounded
by his family Sunday afternoon and died suddenly.

  Mr. Hill, who was 70 years of age was born and
reared in Taylor County.  He was reared on and
engaged in farming all of his life in the same
section of the county in which he died and enjoyed
the reputation of being successful in this pursuit.
He was the best of neighbors and was known as a
friend to those in trouble and in need, and it is said 
that many were helped by him and who had failed
to find assistance from anyone else.  He stood for
pure citizenship and the highest moral standard.
He was a living example of these principles, and
the people loved him for his honesty of purpose and
uncompromising loyalty, and his taking away is a
serious loss not only to his community but to the
county as well.

  Mr Hill was a member of the Primitive Baptist
Church and died with the assurance of his faith.

  Surviving Mr. Hill are his widow, three sons, two
daughters, one brother and one sister, besides
hosts of relatives and devoted friends.  The children
all of whom are grown, are:  Mr. W. G. Hill, a
prominent resident and merchant of Butler; A. O.
Hill, of Oglethorpe;  W. L. Hill, of Baltimore, Md;
Mrs. J. M. Berry of Macon; and Mrs. P. H. S.
English, of Waycross;  Mr. S. Hill and Mrs. W. B.
Ray, both of this county, are the brother and
sister referred to.

  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H.
Emmerson at Prosperity Churh and cemetery 
Wednesday morning, funeral arrangements
being in charge of J. W. Edwards, II, for Edwards
Brothers funeral directors of this city.
 
 
Joan Hill
vjbhill@alltel.net