James Allen Hill, of Bellflower, Missouri, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his home. He was 83 years old.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James was born on September 26, 1939, in Middletown, Missouri, the son of William Stanley and Naomi (Nichols) Hill. He married Frieda Elaine Park on January 12, 1957, in Montgomery City, Missouri. They had five children and 50 wonderful years together. Frieda preceded him in death on February 23, 2007.  James loved being outside, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He could always be found tinkering with lawn mowers and old cars and was always up for a project. He also enjoyed listening to people's market and playing BINGO on the radio.He was a member of the Wellsville Gun Club and the NRA.

Mr. Hill is survived by his five children: Gregory Allen Hill, David Earl Hill, Donna Elaine Hill, Harold Dean Hill, Steven Ray Hill and his wife, Amy; grandchildren and their spouses: Cory and Jenny Hill, Joshua Hill, Paige Hill and Amber Pilkenton, Kayla Hill, Kellie and Jason  Nord, Kloey Hill, Cody Hill, Holly Hill, Zachary and Kennedy Hill, Lauren Hill, Hayden Hill, Logan Hill; great-grandchildren: Corryn Weller and husband Grant, Hailey Miller, and husband Dylan, Travis Hill, Reese Hill, Wesley Hill, Ellie Goggins, Owen See, Floyd Shahan III, Easton Hill, Reagan Hill, Konner Nord, Elayna Nord, Charolette, Kenzee Hill, Kylo Hill, Zayleigh Hill; and great-great-grandchildren: Aziza Weller and Oakley Miller; a brother-in-law, Walter Park; a sister-in-law, Selma Flynn; along with several nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Elaine Park Hill; his parents: William Stanley and Naomi Hill; and siblings: William Franklin Hill, Ottmer Hill, Pauline Hill Potter, George Hill, John Hill, Wynema Hill Seay, Barbara Hill Lemasters.

Casketbearers will be his grandchildren: Cory, Josh, Kayla, Paige, Kellie, Kloey, Cody, Holly, Zachary, Lauren, Hayden, and Logan Hill.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Andrews at New Florence, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Missouri, 63361.