Gene Bascom Hill Jr.

May 28, 1943 - November 23, 2020

Surrounded by his Girls, Gene Bascom Hill Jr, passed away peacefully at home November 23, 2020. Gene was born on May 28, 1943 in Ranger, TX to Gene and Julia Needham Hill of Ranger, TX. He was married to the love of his life, Carla Bridges Hill for 52 years. Daddy’s laugh was contagious. He would tell stories and laugh so hard he would cry. He never met a stranger and was always ready to tell a tale, with his little grin and a twinkle in his eye. He had a very strong work ethic. He owned a Mobile Service Station in Breckenridge, worked as a surveyor for Tidelands in Breckenridge, owned and operated C & G Foods with his wife, Carla, in Gordon TX. However, he will always be remembered by his family and friends as a Butcher. Proceeded in death by his parents, Gene and Julia Needham Hill. He left to soon his family, wife Carla Joy Hill of Ranger, TX, daughters Debbie Hill of Keller, TX and Missy Hill of Ranger, TX. Three grandchildren, Danielle (Dani) Briley and husband Justin of Tuscola, TX, Hayden (Mattison) Hill of Westminister, CO and Cameron (Cami) Dixon of Ranger, TX, and two precious great granddaughters Kaelyn and Lakelyn Briley, a brother Richard Hill and wife Donna of Bridgeport, TX and their two sons Chris and Stephan Hill. Also host of precious daycare grands. We want to send our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Ranger Fire Department for their endless trips to assist, Alpha and Omega Hospice for transitioning and supporting us in the long battle of Alzheimer’s and a sincere thanks to our special friend Kakki Pittman for selflessly sacrificing of her time and energy to be with us and giving us support the last few days of our journey. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 2PM at the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from Noon-2PM at Edwards Funeral Home, 211 Pine, Ranger. Condolences can be left online at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.