I'm the brother of the deceased, Joel Hill. Larger than life in so many ways, his personality touched the lives of anyone he met. He was the life of the party. Living through many hardships, he still kept a smile on his face and knew how to laugh, and often more importantly, make others laugh.

Struggling with health issues, he still seemed to have much life left in him. His passing was a complete shock to everyone! His wife now finds herself without the means to give him the next steps. Please help me help her by allowing her to give him a proper send-off and memorial. Apparently, the county wouldn't even take the body, so she's had to find and make arrangements for a mortuary out of her budget (as all of them are) to take possession.

This is an extremely dire situation that could use a little of your help. No amount is too small. The goal amount would include expenses for cremation, the necessary taxes and fees, urn prices, and, hopefully a little extra for her to take time off to grieve.

Thank you so much in advance. May his memory be a blessing to all whom he touched.

The service date listed is an estimate as we try to figure out this financial obstacle.