James Hill Obituary

Thinking of you and your family, I know you still miss Ronnie.

Still remember Ronnie with every Senior Games, he was a friend, competitor and person that left a lasting impression on my life. Sorry I left him down did not do my share in Cornhole Doubles he carried me, will always remember his encouragement. He was one of a kind, you had a good one Debby

I´ve been thinking of Ronnie and you. I pray y´all are doing some better. He was an important part of my life even though I rarely saw you once we were grown. Please know I pray for Gods comfort for you all.

I know you are still missing Ronnie. Praying for you and the girls today. Love you, Neicy

It´s been a year...so hard to believe. I think of him often and I pray for you, Debby, when I do. God has a very good man with Him now.

Thinking about his family these next few days. Praying that you are doing well. James (Ronny) was a wonderful person 60 plus years I have known him.

To Debby, family and friends. I met James(Ronny) this year as we became Cornhole Doubles Partners in the Senior Olympics. The short time I spent with him in Fort Lauderdale left a life impression on me as if I knew him all my life. He actually helped me become a better player. I got the feeling he never had an enemy in his life he was everything I would ever want to be. He boosted about Debby who he was blessed with as a wife. He told me several times thats the kind of women I need. I wanted to attend his Celebration of life. But unfortunately between the Hurricane and a Senior Games Cycling event in La. I couldn't attend. RIP my Friend and Bless Debby, and his entire family.

Debby, I am so sorry about Ronnie passing. I just found out last night. He was a remarkable person and loved you more than anyone. I will continue to pray for you. Your girls.and their families. Would love to see you. Love you, Neicy Pelham Parker

Dear Debbie and family
I was so very saddened to learn of Ronnie's passing.
What a kind and true person. He will always be remembered by our family as a cherished friend and coworker of my husband Ken. I tried telling him about Ronnie but he could not comprehend because of his illness but I know he loved him and appreciated Ronnies' visits. Please know that we pray for your peace and comfort as you cherish your memories. The Blues Brothers Forever. Much love, Ken and Vivian Johnson

Everyone knows Ronny´s career achievements raising to his final position at such a huge corporation like SPAWAR was amazing. But in my mind all that is nothing compared to how he conducted himself outside his work & his high sense of morality & ethics. There are way too many things I am aware of and too many to mention. But I will mention one thing that may be small & very few people knew, which is that tabletennis continues to exist for Charleston area (in Hanahan) after I left ONLY because of his selfless initiative when I was all but set to close operations as I had already moved permanently to another city. It has not hit me yet as to how much I will miss him & since it was so sudden. I was so blessed to have him as my friend,. RIP

Dear Debbie, and family, I was saddened when I heard this news. I knew Ronny and his mother when I was a little girl, and from Chicora High and Cherokee Place Church. He was one of the sweetest, most caring people I knew. There was never a question about how much he loved his mother. I often thought of him as a little brother . Always respectful and kind. I am so glad that I knew him. - I pray that you cherish all the good times y'all shared. May the peace of God comfort you during this time.

Ronny was a valued and gifted member of our Tenistos Viejo group, made up of retirees from SSC, playing almost weekly for the past several years. I can attest that he was a strong competitor, always giving his best at whatever challenge he took on. I remember especially the way he cared for his Mom during her declining years, and like his Mom, believe he now lives in a more restful place, and will always be remembered through the lives of his family and many friends and acquaintances.
And exemplary of the life that Ronny lived, he often appended to emails a statement that pretty well sums up the kind of life he lived. It has stuck with me ever since Ronny first quoted it, and I´m repeating it below for Ronny.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man himself will not find peace." --- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

Kenneth Halstone Galloway

Sam lost a grandfather, Rae and Jamee lost a father, Debbie lost a husband, Kathy and I lost a friend but Heaven gained a true saint. The world is worse off without Ronny Hill.

Dear Debbie,
I did so love your Ronny. He and his mother played a big role in my life at Cherokee Place. He was such a sweet guy and I know you shared a deep love with him. You are strong and your life together was a special gift. I pray for your comfort, just knowing your best friend is still loving you from above. Carolyn