James Emanuel Hill

James (Jim) Hill, 69, resident of Blue Ridge, GA and former resident of Lingle WY, passed away on July 20th after a battle with heart disease.

Jim inspired many young lives at Kingman Unified Schools as a US history teacher and wrestling coach. He was passionate about horticulture and woodworking, and enjoyed his time serving on the leadership board of the Smoky Mountain Foothills Chapter of United Marriage Encounter in North Georgia. He will be remembered for his steady and kind nature.

Preceded in death by John and Mary Hill; brother John David Hill. Survived in death by wife Laurie (Waguespack) Hill; son Christopher Hill; stepdaughters Holly (Hill) Floyd, Ansley Hill. Kaylin (Hill) Pannell; step grandchildren Judah and Levi Floyd; sister Judy (Hill) Hunter; former wife Dorothy (Dot) Hill and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on September 24th from 2-4 at the Hinton Center in Hayesville, NC. Memorials may be sent to United Marriage Encounter. https://unitedmarriage.com/donate/