Joe Walter Hill

Joe Walter Hill, 68, of Ashdown, AR passed away September 25, 2025. Joe was born July 8, 1957, to Hugh Silas Jr. & Lillifred Hill in Texarkana, AR. Joe was a quiet yet powerful presence who always knew how to bring people together, guiding others with wisdom, patience, and grace. He was like a father to his many nieces and nephews, offering guidance, laughter, and unconditional love. He served as a strong mentor to countless young people, believing in their potential. Through his storytelling, humor, and invitations to join him outdoors, he created memories that his family, among many others, will cherish forever. And no one could question his loyalty to the Arkansas Razorbacks! Though he may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he told, and the love he gave so freely. Upon retirement, he returned to his hometown to make a difference in his community. Joe is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Marianne Hill of Ashdown, AR, one brother Robert Hill of Georgia, four sisters; Marie Lisko (husband Larry Lisko) of Little Rock, AR, Mala Waller of Maumelle, AR, Janet Hill of Little Rock, AR, and Stephanie Hill of North Little Rock, AR. Six nieces; Jennifer, Michelle, Mary, Sarah, Miranda, and Jessica, along with three nephews Aaron, Justin, and Wesley. Ten grand nieces and nephews; Adalie, Callan, Logan, Levi, Beckham, Carsen, Ben, Tyler, Jed, and Gavin along with Marianne's extended family and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday September 30, 2025, from 5-7pm at the Madden Funeral Home Chapel in Ashdown, AR. A funeral service will be Wednesday October 1, 2025, at 10am at the Madden Funeral Home Chapel with private interment to follow at Wilton Cemetery in Wilton, AR with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, Joe through his quiet generosity, would be honored for you to continue the tradition of sending Ashdown High School students to the UofA Engineering Summer Camps via donations https://engineering.uark.edu/give.php. The funeral service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Link to stream to be posted here when finalized. After the private interment the family will be receiving from 1-3pm at Jake's BBQ in Ashdown. link for live broadcast of funeral https://evt.live/joe-walter-hill-funeral

Joe Walter Hill

July 8, 1957 - September 25, 2025