Gospel Vocalist and Composer. His career as a singer-song writer spanned from the 1940s. Known in Southern Gospel genre and especially the "Gospel Quartet" world. He sang with some of the most famous groups of the jhonri.e. The Golden Keys Quartet, The Stamps Quartet, The Statesmen Quartet, and later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither’s “Homecoming Series" with Bill & Gloria Gaither. Probably best known for his composition of “What A Day That Will Be" a song that has been covered by Horizon Quartet and by Greater Vision. Country greats i.e. the Oakridge Boys, have recorded Hill's song on their gospel projects. He also wrote other published songs i.e. Hold On, and No One Cared So Much. Jim's tenor voice was pure and reminiscent of the Appalachian sound and he was beloved for singing lead or harmony. His music was his life's work and in 2012, he was inducted into the SGMA Hall Of Fame.∼HILL, Jim Age 87, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Symphony of Centerville. He was born November 2, 1930 in Portsmouth, OH to Frank and Margaret (Lee) Hill. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean War with an honorable discharge.
Jim was a gospel singer and songwriter best known for the hymn "What A Day That Will Be". Jim's career spanned many years singing with the Golden Keys Quartet, Stamps Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither's "Homecoming Series", which led to many opportunities to minister through music across the country. He was a long-time member of Towne Blvd. Church of God and was a worship minister and choir director at the church for many years.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim also enjoyed time on the golf course with his friends. Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mike) Webster of Clayton, OH; grandchildren, Missy Webster and Jimmy Webster. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Baldridge) Hill of 66 years; brothers, Paul Hill; sisters, Iris Burke, Ruby Long, Stella Canter and Gladys Oiler.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:30-1:00 pm at Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 with Pastor Terry Ball officiating. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420, Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005 or First Church of God, 100 East Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050. Interment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com
Published in Journal-News on Jan. 12, 2018
Jim Hill is associated with preaching performers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither. As a songwriter, Hill's most famous contribution to the gospel repertoire is "What a Day That Will Be," a number that has been covered by groups such as the Greater Vision and the Horizon Quartet. Country superstars the Oak Ridge Boys also recorded material by Hill on the group's gospel projects. Hill established both his ministry and his presence as a performer on the gospel circuit in the early '60s. He released the first recording under his own name, named after his most famous song, only at the outset of the new millennium. Musically, he is known for a tenor voice with a purity that unfortunately can no longer be matched by the streams of Appalachia. In the first few decades of his career, he was also known for manic energy both on-stage and in the studio. Hill worked with groups such as the Statesman Quartet, the Stamps Quartet, and the Golden Keys Quartet.
Jim was a gospel singer and songwriter best known for the hymn "What A Day That Will Be". Jim's career spanned many years singing with the Golden Keys Quartet, Stamps Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither's "Homecoming Series", which led to many opportunities to minister through music across the country. He was a long-time member of Towne Blvd. Church of God and was a worship minister and choir director at the church for many years.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim also enjoyed time on the golf course with his friends. Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mike) Webster of Clayton, OH; grandchildren, Missy Webster and Jimmy Webster. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Baldridge) Hill of 66 years; brothers, Paul Hill; sisters, Iris Burke, Ruby Long, Stella Canter and Gladys Oiler.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:30-1:00 pm at Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 with Pastor Terry Ball officiating. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420, Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005 or First Church of God, 100 East Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050. Interment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com
Published in Journal-News on Jan. 12, 2018
Jim Hill is associated with preaching performers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither. As a songwriter, Hill's most famous contribution to the gospel repertoire is "What a Day That Will Be," a number that has been covered by groups such as the Greater Vision and the Horizon Quartet. Country superstars the Oak Ridge Boys also recorded material by Hill on the group's gospel projects. Hill established both his ministry and his presence as a performer on the gospel circuit in the early '60s. He released the first recording under his own name, named after his most famous song, only at the outset of the new millennium. Musically, he is known for a tenor voice with a purity that unfortunately can no longer be matched by the streams of Appalachia. In the first few decades of his career, he was also known for manic energy both on-stage and in the studio. Hill worked with groups such as the Statesman Quartet, the Stamps Quartet, and the Golden Keys Quartet.
Gospel Vocalist and Composer. His career as a singer-song writer spanned from the 1940s. Known in Southern Gospel genre and especially the "Gospel Quartet" world. He sang with some of the most famous groups of the jhonri.e. The Golden Keys Quartet, The Stamps Quartet, The Statesmen Quartet, and later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither’s “Homecoming Series" with Bill & Gloria Gaither. Probably best known for his composition of “What A Day That Will Be" a song that has been covered by Horizon Quartet and by Greater Vision. Country greats i.e. the Oakridge Boys, have recorded Hill's song on their gospel projects. He also wrote other published songs i.e. Hold On, and No One Cared So Much. Jim's tenor voice was pure and reminiscent of the Appalachian sound and he was beloved for singing lead or harmony. His music was his life's work and in 2012, he was inducted into the SGMA Hall Of Fame.∼HILL, Jim Age 87, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Symphony of Centerville. He was born November 2, 1930 in Portsmouth, OH to Frank and Margaret (Lee) Hill. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean War with an honorable discharge.
Jim was a gospel singer and songwriter best known for the hymn "What A Day That Will Be". Jim's career spanned many years singing with the Golden Keys Quartet, Stamps Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither's "Homecoming Series", which led to many opportunities to minister through music across the country. He was a long-time member of Towne Blvd. Church of God and was a worship minister and choir director at the church for many years.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim also enjoyed time on the golf course with his friends. Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mike) Webster of Clayton, OH; grandchildren, Missy Webster and Jimmy Webster. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Baldridge) Hill of 66 years; brothers, Paul Hill; sisters, Iris Burke, Ruby Long, Stella Canter and Gladys Oiler.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:30-1:00 pm at Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 with Pastor Terry Ball officiating. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420, Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005 or First Church of God, 100 East Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050. Interment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com
Published in Journal-News on Jan. 12, 2018
Jim Hill is associated with preaching performers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither. As a songwriter, Hill's most famous contribution to the gospel repertoire is "What a Day That Will Be," a number that has been covered by groups such as the Greater Vision and the Horizon Quartet. Country superstars the Oak Ridge Boys also recorded material by Hill on the group's gospel projects. Hill established both his ministry and his presence as a performer on the gospel circuit in the early '60s. He released the first recording under his own name, named after his most famous song, only at the outset of the new millennium. Musically, he is known for a tenor voice with a purity that unfortunately can no longer be matched by the streams of Appalachia. In the first few decades of his career, he was also known for manic energy both on-stage and in the studio. Hill worked with groups such as the Statesman Quartet, the Stamps Quartet, and the Golden Keys Quartet.
Jim was a gospel singer and songwriter best known for the hymn "What A Day That Will Be". Jim's career spanned many years singing with the Golden Keys Quartet, Stamps Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Later he enjoyed being part of the Gaither's "Homecoming Series", which led to many opportunities to minister through music across the country. He was a long-time member of Towne Blvd. Church of God and was a worship minister and choir director at the church for many years.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim also enjoyed time on the golf course with his friends. Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mike) Webster of Clayton, OH; grandchildren, Missy Webster and Jimmy Webster. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Baldridge) Hill of 66 years; brothers, Paul Hill; sisters, Iris Burke, Ruby Long, Stella Canter and Gladys Oiler.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:30-1:00 pm at Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1:00 with Pastor Terry Ball officiating. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420, Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Franklin, OH 45005 or First Church of God, 100 East Avenue, Monroe, OH 45050. Interment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com
Published in Journal-News on Jan. 12, 2018
Jim Hill is associated with preaching performers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither. As a songwriter, Hill's most famous contribution to the gospel repertoire is "What a Day That Will Be," a number that has been covered by groups such as the Greater Vision and the Horizon Quartet. Country superstars the Oak Ridge Boys also recorded material by Hill on the group's gospel projects. Hill established both his ministry and his presence as a performer on the gospel circuit in the early '60s. He released the first recording under his own name, named after his most famous song, only at the outset of the new millennium. Musically, he is known for a tenor voice with a purity that unfortunately can no longer be matched by the streams of Appalachia. In the first few decades of his career, he was also known for manic energy both on-stage and in the studio. Hill worked with groups such as the Statesman Quartet, the Stamps Quartet, and the Golden Keys Quartet.
