Barry Wayde Hill
Arab A funeral service for Barry ‘Bear’ Hill, 58, was held April 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Leslie Peace officiating. Burial was in Hough Cemetery. Mr. Hill died April 24, 2025, at his residence.
He was born June 15, 1966, in Marshall County, to Jesse Noel Hill and Shelia Diane Pitts Hill, who preceded him in death. Prior to his passing, he was employed by General Standers Company in tech analysis as a programmer. ‘Bear,’ as he was affectionately known, was a volunteer firefighter for more than 30 years with the Lacey’s Spring and Talucah volunteer fire departments. He portrayed Santa Claus and enjoyed handing out toys and bringing joy to children. He was a Native American and a member of the Cherokees of Alabama. He loved his family with all of his heart, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Matonda Simmons Hill; his sons, John Hill (Celina), Michael Hill and Austin Hill; his daughters, Nicole Hill (Layna), Jessy Bradford (Tyler), and Natalie Davies (Ashton); and eight grandchildren, Scarlett, Leland, Zane, Leah, Wakley, Emberleigh, Walker and Kash.
Pallbearers were John Hill, Michael Hill, Tyler Bradford, Ashton Taylor, Johnny Abbett and Austin Hill.
