George Hill Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of George Hill in Akron, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 31, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Texanna Hill (Higgins) and James Hill; his significant other Alma Smith; his siblings, Revelle Hayes, Donald Hill, Shine Billings, Herbert Hill, Cleveland Hill, Henry Clopton, Hyman Hill, Willie James Hill, Clarence Hill and Alton Bey; his sons, Earnest Smith and Ronnie Smith; his grandson Steve Smith; his great grandchild Davionne McPherson; and his nieces and nephews, Shelia Davis, Rosa Bowman, Sterling Howard and Dominic Davis.

He is survived by: his uncle Riski D (George); his children, Cheryl Davis of Tampa, FL, Debbie Herron (Robert) of Lima, OH, Verna Wash (Pastor Steve) of Lima, OH, Beverly Long (Bill) of Toledo, OH, Michael and Tim Smith of Lima, OH; his grandchildren, Shawnte Harper of Tampa, FL, Qiana Harper of Akron, OH, Denise Smith of Lima, OH, Maurice Smith, Cory Smith, Marcus Hill (Maria), Jireh Wash, Lacelia Smith, Sharetta Smith, Shawn Smith, Dana Durr, Tara Smith, TeKeisha Durr of Lima, OH, Shanell Smith of Cleveland, OH, Crystal Smith, Big Ronnie Smith, Jayvon Smith, Little Ronnie Smith, Kenisha Smith and Kami Wilkerson-Hollar; his daughter-in-law Ginnice Smith of Union City, TN; and his close friends, Richard and Mark Harper. He is also survived by his 56 great grandchildren, his 20 great-great grandchildren.