James "Jim"

Lowell Hill

James "Jim" Lowell Hill, son of the late Lloyd Hill and Sallie (McNail) Hill, was born in Centerville, Missouri, on December 16, 1938. He departed this life at his residence on January 1, 2025, at the age of 86.

On May 4, 1957, in Tunica, Mississippi, Jim was united in marriage to Joann Wood and to this loving union two children were born. Jim was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church. He was saved and baptized at 12 years old. Jim was the Reynolds County Clerk for 20 years and President of the County Clerk Association. He enjoyed training dogs, trail riding, hog hunting and going gigging. Jim loved working on the farm and spending time with his family.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Bob Hill.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joann Hill of Ellington, Missouri, one son, Jimmy Hill and wife Ginger of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Teresa Ann McCain and husband Will of Spokane, Washington, three grandchildren, Brianna (Josh) Goodwin, Amber (Traiche) DeMent, and Josh (Tianna) McCain, four great-grandchildren, Waylon, Gideon, Stevie Jean and Graham, brother-in-law, Paul Wood and wife Kay of Ellington, Missouri, and a host of nieces and nephews. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, January 3, 2025, 10AM-1PM at Ellington 1st Baptist Church

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Ministers: Pastor Will McCain, Pastor Ryan Welch and Pastor Mark Bishop

Music: Kris Lowe, Gerry McCloud and Dana Wood

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Josh McCain, Koty Crocker, David Brawley, Brandon Green, David Pogue and Wayne McNail

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Ellington 1st Baptist Church

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri