John Paul Hill

Obituary: - John Paul Hill, age 71, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer for 3 ½ years. He was born March 24, 1939 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Caleb Groom Hill and Grace Mae Wingler Hill. In earlier years he was employed with Carolina Rim and Wheel and later with Mack Trucks, both located in Charlotte, NC in parts sales for a total of 42 years until his retirement in 2005. John was an active member of Shadybrook Baptist Church where he was involved as a deacon, choir member, Sunday School teacher, and other phases of church activities. He had a special devotion and love for his family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, James C. Hill. The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Shadybrook Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Don Davis and Rev. Rickey Oxford. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Monday, May 17, 2010 at Whitley's Funeral Home. Family members left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years and 9 months, Dorothy Gunter Hill who shared fighting his battle daily with him; his children, Mark Hill and Randy Hill & wife, Sylvia, both of Kannapolis, NC, Paula Sherrill & husband, Lew of Concord, NC; His grandchildren, Lauren Hill and Joshua Sherrill; one brother, Joel Hill & wife, Sandy of Suwanee, GA; his sister-in-law, Patricia Hill of Kannapolis, NC; a cousin, Lynn Eimer of Jacksonville, NC. And four nieces, Jane Hartsell, Crystal Combs, Dawn Woodard, and Amie Jo Hewette. A special thanks to Dr. James Wall of NorthEast Oncology, the physicians of NorthEast Lung, and the caring staff of IMC, ICU, and 3-J Medical Oncology for their love and kind support during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200. Charlotte, NC 28210. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6:30-8:30 P.M. Monday, May 17,2010 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 P.M.Tuesday May 18, 2010 Shadybrook Baptist Church 1009 Oakwood Avenue Kannapolis, North Carolina

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, North Carolina