Jimmy Dwight Hill

ROCKY MOUNT - Jimmy Dwight Hill, age 69, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born in Lenoir County, NC on September 29, 1952, he was the son of the late Betty "Irene" & Jim Hill. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Lee Hill; sisters, Connie Faye Potter and Betty Francis Henry. Jimmy retired from Prysmian Group in 2018 after enjoying a 41-year career. He had quite the green thumb and enjoyed gardening during the spring and summer. Jimmy had a number of things he enjoyed doing during his lifetime from fishing, to working on cars, but the thing he truly loved was being a dad. A devoted father, a loving brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Jimmy left a print on the hearts of many. He will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten. Jimmy leaves behind to celebrate his life, daughter, Candice Goslin of Middletown, Delaware (Robert); and son, Jimmy Hill of Tallahassee, Florida (Katherine); Siblings, Jo West of Snow Hill and Nathan Hill of Pinetops. His greatest pride in life were his three grand-daughters, Amanda, Rebecca & Victoria. He also had a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that will miss his humor, smile, and support. Wake will be private to family only at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The family will receive friends and relatives for a celebration of Jimmy's life on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 1728 Lilly Pad Rd, Snow Hill, NC 28580. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the COPD foundation (https://www.copdfoundation.org) or Friends of Rocky Mount Animals (https://www.foranimals2002.com) in his honor. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation The family will receive friends and relatives for a celebration of Jimmy's life on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 1728 Lilly Pad Rd, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Service Wake will be private to family only at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.