Reverend John W. Hill

Jim Rush Funeral & Cremation Services 220 Wildwood Avenue, S.E. 2603 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone 423-472-4555 Fax 423-472-2012REVEREND JOHN W. HILL, age 87, went to his heavenly home on May 19, 2016, surrounded by family at his home in Saginaw, Texas. He was born in Shamrock, Texas, on July 18, 1928, to John W. Hill, Sr and Jewel Hill.Accepting Christ as his personal Savior in his early 20s, John became a credentialed minister in the Church of God in 1954. Soon after, he was evangelizing and pastored several churches. John loved missions and avidly supported church planting overseas.John pastored 13 churches, evangelized in nine states, and participated in international ministry in Mexico, Panama, and Puerto Rico. During the course of his ministry, he preached 5,100 sermons resulting in 1,820 commitments to Christ.The ministry of John Hill is one of achievement, obtaining and earning various degrees. A favorite emphasis of his ministry was the mentoring of more than 25 ministers who became pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and church leaders.In recent years, John traveled as a growth consultant to small churches, training and mentoring pastors in various programs and church growth techniques. Ever faithful, he continually counseled, prayed, and encouraged many by phone. A man of great character and integrity, his life can be encapsulated by the scripture found in 2 Samuel 3:38 … “And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?” John’s legacy has been forever established.John leaves behind his wife of 71 years, Mildred; five children: Cathy (Lewis Miller); Gayle (Ivan Abbott); Johnny (Carolyn Hill); Helen (James Story); and Timothy (Paula Hill); 10 grandchildren: Dianna, Johnny, Edgar, Amanda, Crystal, Melinda, Justin, Kimberly, Brittany, and Tara; eight great-grandchildren: Jessica, Lacee, Alyssa, Ryder, Brayden, Hailey, Seana, and Lucas; and two great-great grandchildren: Lylah and Hayden.Visitation will be Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 5 to 7 pm at the Greenwood Funeral Home, Mt. Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas, 76111. A viewing will be held Monday, May 23, 2016, from 1 to 2 pm prior to the funeral service at 2 pm at the Lakeside Church of God, 9396 Confederate Park Rd., Lakeside, Texas, 76135. Interment to follow at the Greenwood Memorial Park, 4100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76107. The family request that in lieu of flowers, Memorials be made to Missionary Children’s Educational Scholarship Fund, C/O Church of God World Missions , 2490 Keith Street N. W. 37311. You may share your condolences and your memories with Reverend Hill’s family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.Read Obituary