A. Jackson Hill (1936-2019) passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Texas on September 21. Born in Snyder, Texas to William “Red” and Audra Hill, Jackson-an Arlington Heights High Alum-received an ROTC scholarship and graduated college from the University of Texas. He served in the Navy in Washington DC and retired as Captain from the Naval Reserves. Jackson married Mickey Poulan and raised three children: Mark, Amanda and Suzanna. Jackson spent his career as an aerospace engineer at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin. Upon retirement, he and Mickey built their dream home atop a hill in Hamilton Texas. Jackson was active in the Methodist Church, drove Meals-on-Wheels and did his part in eradicating cedar trees on their land, going through over seven chain saws, countless hand saws and many clippers. Jackson bowled for over 40 years on the General Dynamics Engineering Bowling League. He enjoyed coaching baseball in the Westside Lions Little League in Ft. Worth for many years. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Willie Nelson and Blue Bell ice cream. Jackson will be missed by his beloved wife of over 55 years, Mickey Hill. His children Mark Hill and his wife Virginia, Amanda Grantham and her husband Doug, Suzanna Angarola and her husband Chris. Grandchildren Jessica Hill (Mark), AJ Hill (Mark), Jackson Angarola (Suzanna), Lily Angarola (Suzanna). Great-grandchild Lisa Hill (AJ). Sister, Jo Marie Ramirez and her children. Sister-in-law Gloria Summerlin and her husband Jim and their children. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Mary Hill.
Memorial Services at 11:00am, Wednesday, September 25 at First United Methodist Church, Hamilton, Texas.
Memorial gifts can be made towards Alzheimer’s research or to the First United Methodist Church of Hamilton, Texas.
