James Michael Hill

James “Jamie” Michael Hill, 45, of Rushville, died Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born February 1, 1966 in Lancaster, the son of Rudolph and Janet Hill. Jamie was a 1984 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and served in the United States Air Force during Desert Storm. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and was employed by Glazers Distribution of Ohio, Columbus. Jamie’s joy was singing and was evidenced by his time in the Assembly Singers in High School, during his military service in traveling with various groups and an appearance in recent years with the Lancaster Chorale. He is survived by his fiancé, Tina Holliday and children; his mother, Janet; children, Brandon and Brittney Hill; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth; siblings, Bonnie Baers, Bob, Tom and Bill Hill; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy. A visitation will take place Wednesday, August 10 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort Street, Bremen. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Ray Sharritts officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Contributions in Jamie’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256..