Celebrating His Spirit . . . Joseph Hill, Jr. was born on July 17, 1946 to the union of the Edna L. and Rev. Joseph Hill in Cincinnati, Ohio. He departed this life into the arms of The Lord on June 8, 2017. Joseph, the fourth of six Hill children, accepted Christ at an early age. Joseph attended Cincinnati Public Schools and graduated from Hughes High School. He then attended University of Cincinnati until his sophomore year. As a young adult, he was a member of Peoples Tabernacle Baptist Church. He received a second baptism at Harmony Court Nursing Home in January, 2017, where he resided for several years. Often called "Uncle Joe ," he battled a long journey of mental illness but always a beacon of light to his family. He was always jovial, upbeat and made people laugh. Joseph greeted visitors with his favorite request, "You got two or five dollars." He enjoyed watching sports and smoking cigarettes. He was preceded in death by his father ,Rev. Joseph Hill ; his oldest sister, Betty Jean McMullen-Nelson; his brothers, Benjamin Hill and Thomas Hill. He leaves to celebrate his memory, his beloved mother, Edna L. Hill.; his sister, Jacqueline Fisher, Cincinnati, OH and one brother , Rueben Hill, Cincinnati, OH. He will also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends. Cemetery Details Spring Grove Cemetery 4521 Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati, OH 45232 Visitation

JUN 16. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

Renfro Funeral Services, Inc.

647 Forest Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45229

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https://www.renfrofuneralservice.com

Service

JUN 16. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Renfro Funeral Services, Inc.

647 Forest Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45229

[email protected]

https://www.renfrofuneralservice.com