Gene Hill

Gene Hill, lifelong resident of Circleville, Ohio passed away on June 24, 2021. Gene was born to Wince and Gracie (Bailey) Hill on March 6, 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, whom he was married to for 41 years. Gene is survived by his sons, Shannon (Johnna) Hill of Amanda and Sheldon (Diane) Hill of Pickerington. Gene is also survived by and will be missed by his grandchildren Kaylee Hill of Columbus, along with Eli Hill and Lilah Hill of Pickerington, as well as his sister Ruth “Puddles” (Dave) Fish of Ashville.

Gene was a veteran of the US Army and a member of VFW Post #3331, AmVets #2256, American Legion #134 and Elks #77. Gene was previously the owner and operator of Smitty’s Tavern in New Holland. He loved cooking, taking care of his pets, attending car shows and most of all spending time with his family, friends, and grandchildren. Gene was a very generous and caring man who will be greatly missed.

Gene’s family will receive visitors on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10am until 12pm at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 151 East Main Street, Circleville. Chaplain Jim Ferrell will conduct a 12pm funeral service and burial with military honors will follow at Forest Cemetery, 905 North Court Street, Circleville.