James Michael Hill, 71, long time resident of Irving went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2017. James aka Mike was born in Bryan, Tx to James Ross Hill and Marian Eleanor Walworth Hill on May 8, 1946. He was a graduate of Irving High School and proud member of the Tiger Band. Mike obtained a Bachelors degree in accounting in 1968 from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mere months after graduation, Mike was called upon to serve our country by the U.S. Army. He proudly served during the Vietnam Era from 1968-1970. Upon his return from service, Mike entered the private sector as an accountant for the next 30+ years. As a lover of music he played Clarinet at UTA and was a founding member of the Irving Symphonic Band. He followed in his familys legacy with a love of sports and became a long time coach in the Irving Girls Softball League. Mike is a long time member of Irving Bible Church. Mike is preceded in death by his parents Jim & Marian Hill and his brother Tommy Hill. He is survived by sister Sandye Hill, brother Rocky Hill, nephews Daniel, Andrew & Doug Hill, niece Debbie Patak, numerous great-nephews/nieces, and many beloved friends. Visitation will be at 5:30pm on Monday, November 6, 2017 immediately followed by a celebration of life at 7:00pm at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home in Irving. Pastor Ken Parlin officiating. Interment service will be at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2:00pm, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Irving Symphonic Band, Dallas Theological Seminary, SIM International, or a charity of your choice SERVICES

Visitation

Monday, November 06, 2017 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Monday, November 06, 2017 7:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062