Lewis C. "Jack" Hill Jr.

Lewis C. “Jack” Hill, Jr., 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.

He was born on July 2, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Lewis C. Hill and Mildred Lucille (Sermersheim) Jones. On October 10, 2002, he married Linda Dell, and she survives.

In addition to Linda, Lewis is survived by his son, Erik Scott and wife, Jill, of Alexandria; grandchildren, Jenna Watters and Gabriel Scott; sisters, Vicki Meador of Ninevah, and Harlene Nurse of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother, Don Hill and wife, Debbie, of Memphis, Tennessee; step-sisters, Teresa Jones, Reba Taylor, Sheila Riggs and Angie Rooks; step-brothers, Duane Jones, Mike Jones, Greg Jones and Anthony Jones; sister-in-law, Sandy Toon and husband, Bobby; and numerous nieces and nephews including Tracy Bernard, Chris Quillen and Brandi Quillen-Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Sheryll Bernard.

In 1975, Lewis graduated from Southwestern High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Lewis was formerly a Police Officer for the City of Shelbyville. He also formerly worked as a Dispatcher for Shelby County, was a Deputy Reserve and Correctional Officer for Shelby County, retiring in 2022. After retirement, he drove a truck for SOS Hauling.

He was a member of Farmers Masonic Lodge No. 147 F&AM, Murat Shrine, American Legion Post No. 70 and the Moose Lodge in Salem. 

Lewis enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Widows Sons and Blue Knights Motorcycle Clubs. He also enjoyed riding horses and going hunting. Most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family. 

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

The Masonic Service will begin at 6:30 pm and will be followed by Military rites conducted by the local military committee.

There will be a celebration of life at the Shelbyville American Legion Post on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm