Robert Ralph Hill was an incredibly kind, compassionate and wonderful person. His love of singing, music and traveling were unparalleled. He enjoyed connecting with people, and spending time with his family and friends. He had a lifelong calling to help others and said, "It is very humbling to ask others for help. However, it also gives others a chance to be helpful and a way to connect with them."He also had a profound love of learning.
Rob was born August 10, 1944 in Tulsa to Ralph Wesley Hill and Jennie Elizabeth Pinkston Hill. He graduated from Rogers High School and attended Brigham Young University and University of Tulsa, for a few college courses, before graduating from Northeastern State University, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He would continue to go to Tulsa Community College and audit classes, for no grade or credit, throughout his life because he loved learning. Rob drove a 1956 Chevy before completely losing his eyesight. He then taught himself how to read and write in braille. Rob never allowed his disability to inhibit his life, relationships with others, or accomplishing what he wanted to do in life. His travels are proof of that! His travels took him all around the world to places like Austria, France, England and the Netherlands, just to name a few. In 1981, he received the Service to Mankind Award for Significant and Meritorious Service to Mankind by the Tulsa Police. He retired from Tulsa's Helpline as a Mental Health Crisis Specialist and he was also a ham radio licensee. Rob was an active member in his church, First Lutheran, and an active member in the church choir. He was a regular performer of "The Messiah" and brought joy to many people with his vocal abilities.
Rob transitioned from this life on October 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Valerie Patricia Hill. Surviving are his brother Larry Hill (Jackie Hill); niece Tonya Thompson, nephew Tommy Thompson; niece Jennie Price (Chris); great nephews Easton and Westley Price, along with a great many beloved cousins. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to blindlgbtpride.org/donate.
Memorial Service will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233