Samuel James Hill, age 69, of Hays passed away November 27, 2014 at his home in Hays. He was born December 10, 1944 in Manhattan, Kansas to Samuel C. and Frances (Wilkens) Hill. He grew up in Kansas living in Stockton, Clay Center, and Baldwin City. He graduated from Emporia State University.

He was a grade school teacher in the Johnson County, Kansas schools. He was a long time member of University United Methodist Church in Topeka, where he was a faithful volunteer. Samuel moved to Hays in August of 2013 and attended the First United Methodist Church of Hays where he continued his vocation of volunteer service.

He is survived by his brother, Walter Hill and wife Becky of Hays; 2 nephews, Benjamin and Abraham J. Hill and a niece Jodi Hill.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Brock’s – Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine St Hays, KS 67601. Interment will be in Chapman, Kansas.

Visitation will be Wednesday 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to: University United Methodist Church of Topeka or First United Methodist Church of Hays.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]