Patrick L. Hill

Patrick Lee Hill, 72 of Poca passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born in Rensford, WV on March 17, 1944, Pat was a son of the late Otho Orville "Doc" Hill and Vonna Roberta “Bill” Sigman Hill. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by infant sons, Michael David and James Anthony Hill. Patrick served his country as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. That ideal of public service continued when he served the people of Poca as their Mayor for several terms, as an auxiliary police member and when he served on the board of the Putnam Co Parks and Rec Department. A welder by trade, “Pat” as he was known by family and friends, retired from Monsanto (flexSys) after years of faithful service. Family, Fishing, Hunting and Poca Athletics were Pat’s loves. He was a founding member of the Poca River Bass Masters and loved cheering for his grandsons during their baseball and basketball games. Through that gruff voice, sly smile and twinkle in his eye, the love for his family was always apparent. He will be missed beyond measure. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith A. (Saylor) Hill; children, Jennifer Pitchford of Poca and Patrick Lee Hill Jr. and wife Kim of Poca; grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Lillian and Scout; brothers, Paul Hill, Robert “Bob” Hill, Larry Hill, Keith “Shorty” Hill, John Hill and Ed Hart; sisters, Janet Winter, Ramona “Sue” Miller, Marsha Hippchen and Ann Bsharah and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at noon Thursday January 12, 2017 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor John Taylor and Pastor Ronnie Wolfe officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Visit Pat’s tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories, stories and condolences with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Hill family.

Patrick L. Hill

March 17, 1944 - January 9, 2017