Robert “Bob” L. Hill, 91, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Ann Hill, parents, Earl & Nettie Gillispie Hill and grandparents, Frank & Fanny Pauley Gillispie.

He was a devout member and deacon of Brier Creek Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He was 2021 Citizen of the Year for Alum Creek.

Bob joined the Alum Creek Lions Club in 1972 and served as President 1975-1976, and served on Board of Directors from 1976 – 2025. He served Christmas Food Projects until he was disabled. Bob served as Cabinet District 29-0 Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor and Lioness Chairman. He participated in International Conventions in Dallas, TX (1975), Honolulu, HI, New Orleans, LA (1977) Montreal, Canada, Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX (1985), New Orleans, LA (1986) and Denver, CO (1988). He was also a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and the Leonard Jarrett Award.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom he loved dearly and they loved him. At the age of three his mother passed away and he was lovingly cared for by his grandmother, Fanny, (who delivered him) and his father, Earl, where he lived for many years in Emmons, WV.

Bob & Delores enjoyed camping in the mountains, where he along with Delores built their cabin in Green Bank, WV. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.

“A Life Well Lived”

Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Charles Sisk officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the funeral home.