Robert "Bob" Eugene Hill

NEWARK: Funeral services celebrating the life of Robert "Bob" Eugene Hill 68, of Newark, will be held at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, 7 P.M., Monday, June 1, 2015, with Jim Young as celebrant. Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 4-7 P.M., prior to the funeral service. An Honor Guard will be provided by the City of Newark Police Department with Military honors provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Bob passed away at his home on Thursday evening, May 28, 2015, with his wife Mary by his side, and his daughter Heidi Hill Burgett near in heart and spirit. He was blessed to have many of his family members by his side also. Bob was born in Newark, Ohio on December 15, 1946 to the late Paul Eugene and Martha Elizabeth (Mellott) Hill.

Bob retired from the Newark Police Department as a highly respected law enforcement officer, serving as a patrolman walking the East side of Newark. He served as a detective taking special interest in auto larceny and was a union negotiator.

His love of fishing took him on annual trips to Georgia with his brothers, and sometimes stepsons, wife and grandson. Bob competed in fishing tournaments, had a love for hunting and riding his Harleys. He enjoyed being a part of the Boy Scouts of America for many years, from Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster, and Camp Ranger. He was United States Army Veteran serving in Panama during the Vietnam War. Above all, his greatest love was for his family, and he dearly enjoyed the precious time he spent with his grandchildren, Andrew, Kaelyn, Matthew and Breanna.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary (Matesich) Hill, of the home; his daughter Heidi (Bryan) Burgett of 29 Palms, California, Burgett; his stepsons, Stephen T. Henry, Joseph A. Henry, and Michael M. Henry, all of Newark; his siblings, Paul (Kathie) Hill, Marcia J. Phelps, Debe Owens, Larry (Patty) Hill, and Terry (Jody) Hill; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Dianna Sue Hill.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that individuals plant a tree or perennial that will continue to live on with his memory; or donate to the Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058.

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