Joe Hill

Joseph "Joe" Thomas Hill, 85, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Mike Thompson officiating. Born in Montgomery County, NC on October 17, 1936, Joe was the son of the late Braxton Franklin Hill and Libby Virginia Dennis Hill. Joe served in the US Navy and was retired from Sarasota Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He attended Back Creek Friends Meeting and enjoyed reading and birdwatching. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, Maggie Craven, Mary Catoe, Lois Jennings; and brothers, Franklin Hill, David Hill, Dennis Hill and Calvin Hill. Surviving are his son, Dennis Hill of Boulder, CO; daughter, Robin Hill of Weymouth, MA; sister, Becky Williams of Robbins; grandchildren, John K. Goodrow Jr. of Abington, MA, Melissa M. Murphy and Kirsten A. Murphy, both of Weymouth, MA; and great granddaughter, Cora M. Goodrow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Road, Greensboro, NC 27409.