Terry G. Hill of Marion

MARION - Terry G. Hill, 59, of Marion, passed away at 5:23 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

On Memorial Day, he barbecued for his family, worked in the yard, and enjoyed the company of his family. The next morning, he had a sudden and unexpected stroke.

Terry was born in Marion on Nov. 3, 1958, the son of Robert and Rosetta (Norman) Hill. He graduated from Marion High School in 1976. Terry married his wife, Vicki (Fitzgerald) Hill, on Nov. 4, 1978. They shared 39 years of marriage.

He enjoyed hunting and golf with his son, Jonathan. Hunting and golf was their life. He also enjoyed fishing and making duck calls.

Terry worked nearly 20 years at American Coal and the last 2½ years at AISIN Manufacturing. He was looking forward to retiring this August. Terry loved to travel with his wife and family. They had just planned his sixth Hawaiian vacation for October. Terry had bought tickets and planned a vacation as a retirement gift for a family vacation.

He knew and loved everyone and was known and loved by everyone.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki Hill, of Marion; mother, Rosetta Dement of Du Quoin; two sons, Timothy Hill of Marion and Jonathan Hill of Marion; three grandchildren: Kallie Marie and Kaiden Hill of Marion and Harlo Belcher of Marion; and a sister, RoseAnn Hill of Du Quoin.

He was preceded in death by his father, brother Shawn Hill, and a stillborn sister.

As he wished, there will be no formal services. He wished to be cremated and his ashes released in the waters of his favorite beach, Kaanapali Beach, in Maui, Hawaii. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register, visit wwwhughesfuneralhomes.com.