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Glenn Hill Obituary
Glenn E. Hill, 92, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina, at his residence.
He was born March 6, 1932, in McCutchenville, to Harley and Della Rose Hill.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary A. Spayth Hill. Glenn was an amazing father to his daughter, Connie L. Gillenwater (Bill), and son, Tom E. Hill (Elizabeth). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Durant, Rebecca L. Fox (Matthew), and Cassandra R. Rice (Michael); great-grandchildren, Angelina, Christopher, Alexander Durant, Hendrix, and Lillian Fox; sisters-in-law, Majorie Tate (Skip) and Margaret Niswander (James); and many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Ardis Hill; and brothers, Kenneth (Thelma), Keith (Barb), Alvie (Thelma), Russell (Marg), and Alton (Mary) Hill.
Glenn graduated from McCutchenville High School in 1950, where he played basketball and baseball. He was a member of the 1949 Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame baseball team of McCutchenville, where he pitched for three years. In 1951, he was drafted by U.S. Army and served as an artillery surveyor until 1953 in the Korean War. On Oct. 4, 1953, Glenn followed through on a proposal he made in kindergarten to marry Mary A. Spayth. This enduring love lasted their entire life. The couple co-owned and operated Spayth's, a retail store in Findlay for 50 years.
Glenn built all three homes they lived in and was a carpenter of grandfather clocks, cabinets, furniture, etc. He also worked with the Findlay Youth Baseball league for 10 years and loved to golf with his many friends. He and Mary were part of a couple's group that included 16 couples who did everything together for 42 years and became life-long friends. The Pittsburg Steelers, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Atlanta Braves were his favorites and he rarely missed a game. Hunting was also an annual event, as he did so every fall for over 50 years.
Glenn and Mary built a vacation home on Mill Creek golf course in Franklin, North Carolina, in 1987 and moved there permanently in 2005. Their back yard was along the green which allowed Glenn to not only golf every day but watch other golfers that played the course until he could no longer do so in recent years. He continued to cruise in his golf cart and cheer others on.
Glenn's celebration of life was 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Mill Creek Gold Course in the clubhouse. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, until the time of Glenn's funeral at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Findlay. A luncheon in the fellowship hall will follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33607.
Macon Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
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Bob and Paulette Wildman
July 5, 2024
Mary Alice, I was saddened to learn of your husband's passing. My first memories of you two are from shopping at Spayth's. My mother loved that store. Each year I would buy her pieces for her set of pottery. Bob and I bought our first new piece of furniture at the store, a credenza housing a stereo, and later we purchased a new refrigerator. Of course, as a teenager I would by mostly records, usually 45rpm. You and Glenn helped us with our purchases, either by selling, delivery, repair, or sharing information useful in maintaining them in good condition. I'm sure you two made a big impact on the lives of many couples starting out as married couples. Later, I knew you both better through Zonta involvement. It was fun group of gals working toward helping women, primarily, throughout the world. All those geraniums you sold was impressive each year. Glenn always seemed supportive as he helped pick up and deliver to customers year after year. Even after you moved south, you continued to buy geraniums for years.
Now Bob and I hope you hold on to fond memories and cherish every moment. We send our deepest sympathy to you.
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