Robert Thomas Hill

Robert Thomas Hill, 95, a retired air force veteran of Gainesville, FL, entered eternal rest on September 5, 2026, at 12:35 a.m. at his humble 5H ranch home after a courageous battle. He was born in Medina, New York on October 24, 1930, to his parents, Royce H. Hill and Mabel M. Hill née Fillingham. Robert attended Lyndonville central school in Lyndonville, New York and graduated in 1948. In 1950 He enlisted in the United States Air force and was deployed to Germany where he served for three years as a radio operator Mechanic with ground operations. While serving in Germany in 1952 he met his beautiful fraulein Ruth Anneliese Reider and two years later he married her on August 12, 1954. He was discharged from the service on November 1, 1954, as a staff sergeant with honorable discharge and was awarded a good conduct medal. Robert Was affectionately known as Bob by his friends and Papa by his grandchildren. He was a devoted family man and loyal friend whose strength and kindness touched everyone who knew him. He served his country with so much bravery and honor and lived his life with discipline and integrity. Upon discharge from the military, he traded his uniform for a tractor and the farm life he dreamed of. He worked for several years cultivating the family farm and raising cattle in Western New York State. He found peace and joy working the fields, for him, farming wasn’t only a job; it was his passion. After many years of cold weather in 1969 he decided to start a new life with his family in North Miami beach, Florida. Bob enjoyed the simple things family dinners, sharing his stories, and spending time with people he loved. He had a unique way of making people feel supported and cared for whether it was through advice or simply extending his help. Twenty-seven years later he made his final move with his wife to Gainesville Florida and lived at their 5H ranch until the time of his passing.

Robert is survived by his children Robert B. Hill, Linda Allard, and Noreen Noble, his daughter-in-law Joanna Hill and son-in-law Bruce Noble, six grandchildren Nicole Allard, Robert Wylie Hill, Lara West, Ethan Hill, Allison Perez, Danielle Noble, five great grandchildren and several friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Ruth A. Hill; parents, Royce H. Hill and Mabel Mae Hill née Fillingham; and his brother, Charles Hill.

A memorial of his Life will be announced later.