Rickey Hill,Sr.

Waxahachie lost a prominent, well- respected member of the community, Wednesday September 13, 2017, with the passing of Rickey Hill at the age of 69. Rickey was born December 2, 1947 to the late R.C Hill and Janie Childress Hill.
Rickey was a man of integrity, honesty, loyalty and an admirable work ethic. After retiring from Owens Corning Fiberglass, in 1983, Rickey decided to take his passion for cars from the racetrack to starting his own auto repair and towing company- Hill's Towing & Recovery. Although he only had a 9th grade education, Rickey knew there would be obstacles, there would be doubters, there would be mistakes, but he also believed with hard work- there would be no limit to his success. Being self-employed in the towing industry was not for the faint of heart. It was for the brave, the patient and the persistent-it was for the overcomers.
Rickey was the epitome of a hardworking man, he worked for everything he had, he knew the value of a dollar and his handshake or word was more respected than any written contract. Rickey excelled at being a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend; instilling his legacy on us all; one of earned respect through his unmatched work ethic, his determination to himself and the dedication, he felt, for not only his family and friends- but also the whole community.
I changed my lifestyle for this
I worked late for this
I changed what I wore for this
I sweat for this
I lifted heavy for this
I pushed hard every day for this
I made this and I became this

The Man; The Myth; The Legend

Rickey is survived by wife Brandy Hill; Three sons, Richard Hill, Rickey Hill JR and Katelen Newman, and Brandon Hill; along with one daughter, Ashley Peel- all of Waxahachie. The love Rickey had for his grandchildren was something truly special, left to cherish this bond are, Jesse Hill and wife Amanda, of Waxahachie. Brandy Gallia of Fort Worth, Kennedy Peel, Harper Hill and Bentley Hill, all of Waxahachie. Rickey is also survived by his mother, Janie and three brothers; Mickey Hill of Waxahachie, Frankie Hill and wife Deer of Peoria, Arizona and Jeff Steeley of Campbell, New York. He is proceeded in death by his father, R.C Hill and sister-in-law Penny Krnavek.
Visitation will be held at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Monday, September 18th, 6PM- 8PM. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 19th at 2PM, at the same location with burial to follow at the City Cemetery in Waxahachie. Pallbearers are G.T Morton, Robert "Smitty" Smith, Jerry Cortez, Jesse Hill, Roger Sitton and Rick Shinpaugh; honorary pallbearers are Ricky Peel and James Taylor.
Tow trucks and motorcycles are welcome
Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

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