Aaron Hill Jr.

Aaron Hill Jr. was born June 6, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to Aaron Hill Sr. and Cledis Hill. He transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on April 29, 2021 at the age of sixty. Preceded in death by his father, Aaron Hill Sr., mother Cledis Hill and brother Bobby Wayne Hill. Aaron is survived by his three children and three grandchildren Corie Massey (Cameron), Christine Hill (Brayln) and Aaron Hill III (Skylar); five sisters - Mary L. Anderson (Kenneth), Lela F. Hill, Grace C. Moffett (Lester), Joyce A. Reed (Ricky), and Dorthell Fields (Weldon); one special aunt, Aunt Opal Taylor. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Aaron graduated from South Oak Cliff high school in 1978 then continued to pursue a higher education at Tyler Junior College and Lamar University. He was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and an outstanding football player. Aaron could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. His hard work, tenacity, determination and discipline on the football field led him to achieving his ultimate dream – a career with the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1982 then later played in the Canadian Football League. After a successful football career, Aaron started a new endeavor in the construction industry which he found to be very gratifying.

Although life brought about many challenges as it does for all of us, Aaron had a strong spiritual connection that he obtained while attending Carver Heights Baptist Church and Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church. It was no secret that the Lord was Aaron’s ROCK, FORTRESS, AND HIS DELIVERER. Aaron was always ready to help someone – his acts of kindness ranged from helping a family member move, finding an opportunity to offer wisdom based on his own life experiences or simply devoting his time and energy to mentor a total stranger. He had a big heart and loved unconditionally. He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back.

Aaron will always be cherished and remembered by family and friends as a loving father, proud grandfather, a loyal friend, outstanding brother, amazing uncle, great mentor, and distinguished athlete.