Joseph "Jerry" Jerome Hill

Funeral Service will be held at 12pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Monica Villarreal officiating. 

Visitation will be held from 10am until the time-of-service Monday at the funeral home.

Entombment will be at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church or American Heart Association.

Jerry was born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan on November 3, 1939, the son of the late Joseph and Camilla Hill. 

Jerry was a graduate of Flint Central High School Class of 1958.

He married Monna Rae Murphy on August 18, 1962. Happily married for 64 years.  

Jerry was a very active member of Salem Lutheran Church where he was an usher and former member of church council. 

He loved to play cards, working in the yard and was an art and wood worker. Jerry was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and nothing made him happier than watching them participate in their sports. Whether it was hockey, football, baseball or basketball, Jerry wanted to be there to cheer them on. He never wanted to miss a game, and he made sure his family knew just how proud he was of them. Being there to support his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was one of his greatest joys.  

Jerry started working for Ball Sales and Service and then Brady’s Sales and Service for over 40 years. 

He is survived by his wife Monna Rae; son, Jeffrey (Therese) Hill; daughter Kellie Tennant (Tom); 3 grandchildren, Ashley (CJ) Milton, Travis (Morgan) Hill and Joshua Hill; 4 great grandchildren, Hunter, Hudson, Kesler and Draper. Many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Camilla Hill; brother Joseph and James E. Hill; sister Florence Auguston, sister-in-law, Mikki Fortune and son-in-law, Minor Tennant.

Family would like to send a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice, especially Shannon, Julie and Bob, for their exceptional care.