Willard “Jerry” Hill, age 76, died unexpectedly February 3, 2024 in Green Valley, Arizona. Survived by wife Margot Hill, daughter Kathy (David) Sipes, brother John (Judy) Hill, grandchildren David and Rachel Sipes and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Willard “Bunker” Hill and Mary “Marty” Hill.
Jerry was a graduate of Marysville High School and The Ohio State University. He served as a surveyor with the Ohio National Guard and was a past Treasurer of the Masonic Lodge #493 in Hilliard. Football Saturdays were 100% dedicated to the Buckeyes as a season ticket holder for 50 years and he loved all things OSU. He was also past president of OSU Franklin County and Union County alumni associations.
Christmas seasons were a favorite time to play Santa at Jefferson Golf and country club and various organizations. Jerry was previously employed as a purchasing agent for the City of Columbus fleet management and later worked at O’Dell Insurance Agency. Weekend activities were reserved for watching college and professional sports. At one family wedding in the fall, Jerry arranged to have a small TV under the pew to be sure that he and others would not miss the Buckeyes as he refrained from yelling “Go Bucks!” Jerry also loved playing golf, spending winters in Arizona, traveling, and enjoying family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Buckeye Tailgate will be held at Ingram Funeral Home in Marysville OH on April 20 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, with Masonic services to be held at 2.30pm. Buckeye apparel is encouraged.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be sent to the Ohio State Franklin County Alumni Club Scholarship fund at https://www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/?fund=600137 or mail to The Ohio State University Foundation, with a memo of “In Memory of Jerry Hill, Fund 600137» to: The Ohio State University Foundation, PO Box 710811, Columbus OH 43271-0811.
Ingram Funeral Home is honored to serve Jerry’s family, and condolences may be expressed to them at www.IngramFuneralService.com.