James "Jim" Hill Jr.
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James "Jim" Hill Jr., 58, of Cowan, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, January 1, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1963, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of James Hill Sr., and Priscilla (Privett) Hill. Jim was a 1981 graduate of Cowan High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Ball State University in 1988. He married the love of his life, Stacie Hutchinson, on October 7, 1989. Jim had worked for Warner Gear, Chrysler, Metaldyne and was a production supervisor for Magna Powertrain in Muncie. He was greatly loved and respected by those he led at work. He attended Glad Tidings Church. A dedicated family man, Jim loved being a part of his children's sports activities and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Several times each year, Jim and his family greatly enjoyed visiting their "home away from home" in Cumberland Falls, KY. Those left to cherish Jim's memory include his wife of 32 years, Stacie Hill; four children, Aubrey Elaine Hill of Muncie, James William "Trey" Hill III of Noblesville, Luke Edward (Crystal) Hill of Richland, and Noah Michael Hill of Muncie; his father, James Hill Sr., of Muncie; two sisters, Earline Fogleman of Noblesville and Katina (Michael) Roberts of Muncie, and several nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Priscilla Hill. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Monday, January 10, 2022, at Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle, with Pastor Scott Turner officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Christian Cemetery in Springport. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.