James “Jim” Allen Hill (77) was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Brookings, South Dakota, the son of Kermet and Mildred (Nelson) Hill. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
Jim married Ardyce Schneider on March 25, 1970 — nearly 55 years of marriage.
He graduated from SDSU with a degree in industrial arts education. He taught I.A. and drivers ed in South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. Jim and Ardyce moved to Knox City, Texas, and later to Abilene, Texas, following his retirement from teaching.
Jim was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Abilene, Texas, and a former member of the Elks Lodge #2588. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era, having proudly served in the Navy, the South Dakota National Guard, and the Navy Reserves.
His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and watching Vikings football games and westerns on TV.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ardyce; son, Robb (Nannett) Hill of Grand Junction, Colorado; granddaughters, Kaitlyn (Matt Miller) Hill of Wyoming; and Cori Hill of Colorado; daughter, Michelle (Jim) Childs of Rotan, Texas; grandson, Dalton Kiser of Heber City, Utah; son, Eric (Gina) Hill of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Dean and Curyn Hill of Miami; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ted and Rick; sister, Susan Hogie; and nephew, Christopher Hill.
A celebration of life service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 S. 7th St., Abilene, Texas, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9.
His cremains will be interred in the Bethesda Church Cemetery, Huron, South Dakota with Military Rites in the spring.
