Melvin Lee Hill Sr., affectionately known as 'Jake', was born on August 28, 1939 in Plum Branch, South Carolina to the late Edgar Lee Hill and Addie Ruth Wells Hill. Melvin was the 2nd oldest of 6 children. The family moved to Chicago when Melvin was 4 years old.

Melvin attended grade school at Jenner Scholastic Academy and went on to attend William H. Wells High School. He continued his education at Olive Harvey College and Washburn Trade School, where he perfected his skills in the plumbing industry. Melvin received Christ at an early age and attended St. Matthew United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School. On February 21, 1959, Melvin married the love of his life, Jamestine Ollie Patrick, and to this union three children were born, Melvin Lee Hill Jr., Laura Renee Davis, and Kimberlyn D. Hill. Melvin worked for the railroad during his high school years. He went on to work for the Chicago Housing Authority, where he retired as a dedicated employee after over 40 years. Melvin was a very loving, giving, kind, and compassionate dad, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved to give advice and lessons on life to his friends and family. His favorite line was "Be true to yourself!".

Melvin departed his earthly life on February 19, 2024. His legacy lives on in his family and the hearts of all that were blessed to know and love him. His father Edgar Lee Hill, mother Addie Ruth Hill, wife Jamestine O. P. Hill, brother Marion Hill (Juanita), sister Shirley Devitt (Tommie) and his very special and only grandson Anthony J. Davis Jr., all preceded him in death. Melvin leaves to cherish his memory a loving son, Melvin Lee Hill Jr. (Valrise), two devoted daughters, Laura Davis (Darryl) and Kimberlyn Hill, one sister, Debbie Hill, two brothers, Marshall Hill and Earl Hill, three grandchildren, Kimberlyn Scott (Bennie), Christina Washington (Glenn) and Maria Hill, four great grandchildren Aishana, Princeton, Peyton, and Emily, a special brother-in-law Isaac Stanton, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Memorial Visitation Monday, 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service 12 Noon, at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester

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