Reginald Flay Hill (“Reggie”)

 In the early hours of May 30, 2026, Reginald Flay Hill (“Reggie”) passed as he wished: peacefully at home with family by his side. Reggie was born in Nanih Waiya, Mississippi on February 7, 1952 to Howard (Father) and Johnnie Dee Wray (Mother) Hill. Reggie was the oldest of six children and was a devoted and loving son and big brother. His siblings are sisters Linda Boydston (Mike) and Kathy Vanlandingham (Ricky), and his brothers, Danny, Warren and Tommy Hill, and infant Bobbie Ray. When his father passed away suddenly in 1969, Reggie assumed responsibility for helping his mother take care of the family – which he did. His relentless work ethic, ambition, and intelligence took him to places and gave him the success that only a dreamer like him could have thought possible.

From rural Mississippi to Texas, from Nigeria to Singapore with his son, Quinn Michael – and so many places in between – Reggie travelled the world solidifying his name and reputation in the offshore oil industry. He loved to explore new places, meet new people and, being a food connoisseur, try new cuisines and constantly cook for family and friends. Nevertheless, Reggie never forgot his roots, remaining close with his family and always calling Mississippi home. After retirement, he returned to a quiet and peaceful life in Nanih Waiya, building his dream home only two miles from the simple farm on which he was born. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Warren and Tommy Hill, and an infant brother, Bobbie Ray.

Reggie passed along his sense of humor, love of cooking and work ethic to his son, Quinn Michael Hill (Sharla). Reg taught “Q” so much about life, from working on the tractor to the value of exploring the world. And anyone that knew Reggie knew he was crazy about his two granddaughters, Estes and Palmer Hill ("his girls"), and he was the best "Papa" to them by teaching them how to fish, drive the Kubota, and just rolling around on the floor. He also loved to travel with his many nieces and nephews throughout their childhood and made special memories with them that are cherished.

We will continue to tell old stories and share old memories while we work to create new ones. He loved life and left a legacy to his family and friends. We vow to continue what he began and hold those values close and share in fellowship and fun at Hill Manor for years to come.

Already, he is so very missed.

A private family memorial celebration of Reggie’s life will be held at a later date.