Graveside services will be 1 pm Thursday October 8, 2020 at Crestwood Cemetery, for Mr. William "Big Earl" Hill, age 75,of Ashville, who died Friday, October 2, 2020. Brother Will Hughes will officiate.  Crestwood Funeral Home announcing.

Earl was a lifelong resident of Gadsden Alabama. He was a Gadsden High graduate, Class of 1963 and proud Army Veteran. He co- owned and operated Standard Tile Company for over 50 years. He was a Christian and member of Rainbow Community Church where he personally  initiated The Way Of The Cross Ministries at his church which fed numerous families. He was an avid golfer, and a huge Alabama fan, "Roll Tide". Most important to him was supporting his grandchildren in any sport they were involved in. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by parents John D. and Mertice Hill, his niece Carly Hill Cisneros and his faithful companion Stewie, his  rescue dog who was family to him.

He is survived by wife of 26 years Robin, daughter Susan (Keith ) Coley, son Brian(Sally) Hill, Theresa Smith, Angie Smith and  Chan Winget, grandchildren Mary Kinley Hill, Carson Hill, Tanner Coley, Mason Coley, Jessi Sanford, Kylar Burton, Jamontez Woods, brothers John D.(Eva) Hill Jr., James "Ron"(Maxena) Hill, sister Gayle(Robert) Cochran and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Carson Hill, Tanner Coley, Mason Coley, Kylar Burton, Matthew Whaley, Hunter Crumpton and Chuck Silvey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Way of the Cross Ministries, Disabled Veterans or your local humane society.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday October 08, 2020 from 12 pm until 1p.m and graveside service to follow immediately after.