Ronald Edward Hill, 77, died May 25,2026 at home in Beaufort surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Ron was born July 23, 1948 to Rudolph and Elizabeth Hill in Raleigh, NC where he lived until the family moved to Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 9. Ron received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University while being a part of the ROTC program and serving in the National Guard. He continued his education at Florida State receiving his Master's in Finance.

Ron had a distinguished career in finance working the majority of his career in New York City selling municipal bonds. His work ethic allowed his rise from humble beginnings to work at several of the most prestigious financial firms in New York.

However, Ron's greatest achievement was as a father of two and grandfather of five. His love and devotion to his family is epitomized by his actions when his oldest grandchildren were born prematurely and required hospitalization for months. At the end of his work day he visited the hospital, getting home after 10pm then getting up at 4:30 am to repeat the work/hospital visit odyssey until the babies were released from the hospital. Ron was an avid reader and tried to instill the love of books to his children and granadchildren spending many hours reading to them.

Predeceased by his parents, Ron is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy, his children, Ashley Gagnier, his son, Blake and wife, Lauren, his grandchildren, Ansley, Jackson, Cooper, Hudson and Eliza-who they affectionately called him BeeBop, his sister-in-law, Betty Jean Russ and several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. Ron will be greatly missed by his family.

A private service to celebrate Ron's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Friends of Carolina Hospice or the Beaufort Fire Department.

Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Hill Family with arrangements.