Hill, Robert H.
8/7/1950 - 4/17/2021
Martinez, GA - Robert “Bob” H. Hill, Jr. died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 70.
Bob spent much of his life in Michigan and was born and raised in Saginaw. He and his family moved to Augusta in 1999. He enjoyed his work as a residential real estate appraiser after a varied career mainly in the automotive industry. An avid and lifelong runner, he loved nothing more than spending time with his family and being outdoors. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of adventure and ability to make people smile.
After he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2018, he faced each day with courage and resolve to overcome this aggressive brain cancer. “Team Bob” with an “Attack the Day” mantra helped give him strength and hope during his nearly three-year battle.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, and Mary Catherine Hill. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara; his son, Andrew Hill of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Melissa (Casey) Heckathorn of Evans, GA, and Kelley (Dan) Zakeri of Oxford, PA; and five grandchildren, Natalie, Madelyn, and Olivia Heckathorn, Nathan, and Lauren Zakeri; and his sister, Kelly (Joe) Schwartz, of Jamestown, TN.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 in the churchyard at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA, at 11:00 A.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Cancer Center, 1410 Laney Walker Boulevard, CN-2224, Augusta, GA 30912. Please address checks to “Georgia Health Sciences Foundation” and include “Georgia Cancer Center - Brain Cancer Research” in the memo section.
Stephen Hach
Bob and I talked about getting the gang back together for one more ski trip. He made such a brave fight to recover and I regret that it was not to be and we missed that ski trip. A good man and a good friend lost. I'm very sad to hear this news.
Steve Hach
Arthur (Todd) Spence
Bob was a good friend and ski buddy through the High School years - Apple Mountain, the Boynes, etc. You know someone is close when you steal your parents' cars before you have your driver's license! In later years we kept in touch and he'd usually call me just before The Master's golf tournament; he lived in Augusta and would always send me souvenirs of the tournament. He will be missed by many, including me.