Jackie Earl Hill Sr., born on February 25, 1944, was the son of Edgar Resley and Mary Edwards Hill.

He is the brother of Ethel Gray Hill (April 28, 1929 Johnston, NC-Dec. 8, 2013 Wilson, NC); Joseph "Lynwood" Hill Sr. (Sept. 16, 1934-Aug. 16, 2013 Wilson, NC); Kenneth Ray Hill (July 27, 1931-Nov. 6, 2000 Wilson, NC); and Janie Cleo Hill.

Maxine Jewel O'Neal, born on August 14, 1945, was the daughter of the late Cagie and Ann O'Neal.

Jackie and Maxine were united in marriage on June 20, 1964, in Wilson, North Carolina. Together, they built a family, welcoming two children: Janell Hill and Jay Hill Jr.

Their family grew to include grandchildren Hailey Hill Lafone, Anna Ellis, and Alex Crosby, and later, great-grandchildren Caroline Lafone and Emma Lafone.

Jackie Earl Hill Sr. passed away at the age of 75 on July 2, 2019. He was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, North Carolina.

Maxine Jewel Hill died at the age of 76 on April 16, 2022, in Wilson, North Carolina. She was also buried at Maplewood Cemetery, joining her beloved husband.