James (Jim) Howard Hill, 73, of Reedy, WV, passed away at home on May 27, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born at home in Liverpool, WV on September 4, 1950 to the late Howard L. and Nancy Nichols Hill.   He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela (Angie) D. Hill Brannon; brothers-in-law, Roger O. Nichols, Jr. and Curtis Nichols; and mother-in-law, Nancy Thomas.
Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shelia D. Nichols Hill; son, James (Jamie) L. Hill of Walker, WV; grandchildren, Adrianna Brannon of Washington, WV, and Zachary and Marissa Brannon and son-in-law Danny Brannon of Chloe, WV; grandchildren, Mason and Cooper Hill of Ripley, WV; brother, Mike Hill of Reedy; sisters, Millie (Ken) Leek of Parkersburg, WV, Judy (Clyde) Armstead of Millwood, WV, Diana Gribble of Walker; and brother-in-law, Everett (Tammy) Nichols of Spencer, WV
The joy of Jim's life was spending time with his grandchildren and family.  He was always ready to help a neighbor in need, whether it was farm work or mechanics.
Jim was an independent over the road truck driver for many years driving throughout the United States, owned and operated a service station in Spencer with his brother-in-law,  and was also a heavy equipment operator working for various oil companies.  It was during theses years he grew a passion for farming, having rented several farms in Roane County raising black angus cattle.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Noble Ridge Cemetery with Lester Morgan officiating.  There will be no visitation or service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, 206 Beauty Street, Spencer, WV 25276.