Bobby Donald Hill

Bobby Donald Hill, "Papa Bob", 96, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Durham VA Hospital.

Bob was a native of Highfalls, NC. He was a faithful, longtime member of Highfalls Christian Church (formerly Highfalls Friends Meeting) where he served as Monthly Meeting Clerk, Sunday School Superintendent, elder, Sunday School teacher, and in many other capacities as needed by his church family.

Bob was a United States Army Veteran. He served as Corporal during the Korean War, earning two Bronze Stars, a National Defense Service Medal, and a United Nations Service Medal.

He enjoyed time with his family, gardening, woodworking, playing Rook, and traveling with friends and family (especially with his best friends, Vernon and Betty Lou Purvis).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Blanch Hill; sisters, Helen Stutts, Nora Monroe, Bessie Jordan; brothers, Webster Hill, Sammy Hill; and grandson, Marty Loflin.

He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Virginia Upchurch Hill; daughters, Becky Loflin and husband, Ennis; Pam King and husband, Pete; grandchildren, Jody Maness (Tonya), Matt Loflin (Aprille), Jacob Maness (Leslie), Jessica Phillips (Clay); and 11 great grandchildren: McKinley, Sophie, Gracie, Kaylee, Maxwell, Merritt, Worthington, Emma, Molly, Jack, and Sam.

His body will lie in repose from 1:00-5:00 on Saturday, October 31 at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1st, 1:30-2:45 at Highfalls Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

The family will welcome visitors at the home of Bob & Virginia Hill.

Special thanks to the administration and staff of the Durham VA hospital for their dedication and extraordinary care of Papa Bob in his final days.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Hill Family.