Julius Napoleon “Buck” Hill, III: Obituary

Dr. Julius Napoleon “Buck” Hill, III., age 78 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 01, 2019.

Born in Murphy, North Carolina on May 01, 1941, he was a son of the late Julius Napoleon Hill, Jr. & Virginia Gilbert Hill. Dr. Hill was a United States Navy veteran who proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the Medical Corp during the Vietnam War.  He was an honor graduate of Western Carolina where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in biology and chemistry and later earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University. Dr. Hill was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, and a member of the American Medical Association. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville.

Survivors include former wife, friend, & companion, Pamela H. Hill of Charlotte, NC; two sons  Julius N. Hill, IV  and his wife, Alexandra of Geneva, Switzerland; Dr. David Hill, MD and wife Tara  of Charlotte, NC; two brothers, Frank G. Hill and wife, Jan of Barnard, SD; Robert B. Hill and wife, Luann of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Sarah H. d’Empaire and husband, Al d’Empaire of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Carolyn Hill, Georgia Hill, Alex Hill, Luke Hill, Connor Hill, & Audrey Hill; several other relatives & friends.

A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 06, 2019 in the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville with Rev. Jasper Keith officiating.

An inurnment was held at 3:00 pm Saturday, July 06, 2019 in Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Chris Flick officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of local arrangements.