Mr. Michael Ray Hill

Mr. Michael Ray Hill, age 80 of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 26th, 2026 at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Hill was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 17th, 1946, a son of the late Allen McClellan Hill and the late Susie Maggie Hood Hill. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Gene and Jimmie Hill; one sister, Jackie Carlton. Mr. Hill attended Newberry Lutheran College near Columbia, South Carolina, where he played football and became known by his nickname, “Boom Boom Hill.” Following his college years, he pursued a career with the United States Department of Defense in Quality Assurance at SupShip, where he dedicated many years of service before his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling and sightseeing, spending time fishing, and keeping himself busy with the occasional small project, always finding something to work on. Mr. Hill was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his children, Melanie Lynne Hill, Kristin Leigh Hylton (Lonnie), and Michael Relmon Hill; one grandchild, Abby Hylton; one sister, Ann Bostwick.

A Private Ceremony will be held for the immediate family in Low Country, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Stroke Foundation, c/o https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/american-stroke-foundation/general-donation-form

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Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory of Rome is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Mr. Michael Hill.