Joseph Robert Hill IV

January 10, 1959 - November 25, 2015

Joseph Robert Hill IV was born January, 10th 1959. He was the third child of five born to the union of Joseph and Betty Hill. Joe as he was known was an eclectic man. He spent his life as a cowboy riding bulls, building the Eisenhower tunnel, and working as a Hand in the oil field. In 1980 Joe was blessed with the birth of his son Joseph Robert Hill the fifth, then in 1985 Joe was blessed with the birth of his daughter Kathryn Ann Hill. In 1989 Joe married the love of his life Tracey Lynn Hill. Upon marrying Tracey he was blessed with two more daughters Dusty and Misty. In 1996 Joe suffered an accident that ended his career. He and Tracey then settled into life in Walsenburg Colorado on their 40 acre ranch; a dream they had long yearned for. Over the next 20 years he and Tracey lived and worked the land. Joe passed peacefully on Wednesday November 25th, 2015 at the home he loved surrounded by his family. Joe loved his family more than anything. Any individual who was ever privileged to know him knew that he was a warm hearted individual who would do anything he could for a friend. Joe is survived by his parents Joseph and Betty Hill; his wife Tracey; his 4 children Joseph (Helena) Hill, Kathryn (Eric) Ault, Dusty (Justin) Terrill, Misty Laughlin; 10 grandchildren; 4 sisters Jeannie (Paul) Hoover, Sandra (Ron) Blackman, Janet (Chris) Deford, Kathy (Bruce) Nied; as well as several nieces nephews and friends who will surely miss him. Go dancing now our dear friend we all love you!