Funeral services for James Aubrey Hill, 91, of Silsbee, Texas will be held July 3, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Silsbee, Texas with Bro. Bill Coffey officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
James was born March 8, 1935 in Seven Oaks, Texas and passed away June 28, 2026 in Silsbee, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Amos Hill and Velma Ludie Turner Hill; wife of 67 years, D’Ann Hill; son-in-law, Doug Woodruff; granddaughter, Sarah Hill; brothers, Dude Hill and Turner Hill and wife Audrey, and Bill Hill and wife Lillie.
James was saved at the young age of 16 years old. He became a deacon in the church and also worked in insurance sales. He was a proud Army veteran who was stationed in Alaska as a ski soldier. He was an avid reader who also enjoyed gardening and farming.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Woodruff; sons, Wendell Hill and wife Melinda, and Mark Hill and wife Mary; grandchildren, Joseph Woodruff and Kimberly, Amanda Baylock and Derek, Brett Hill and Hannah, Steffanie Glenn, Nicole Schubert and Travis, Taylor Hill, and Aubrey Hill; great-grandchildren, Selah, Amaris, Josiah, Adalee, Christian, Peyton, Annie, Audrey, Teagan, Taighlyn, Scarlett, and Julia; sisters, Mona Rae Marsh, Velma Gibson and husband Earl; sister-in-law, Ann Hill; and brother, John Kyle Hill.
“You just gotta trust the Lord and everything will be alright.” – James Hill
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
