Mr. Roy F. Hill, age 62, of Robinson (Eaton) IL., known lovingly to family and friends as Farin, passed away on August 14, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, after a courageous battle with throat cancer.
Born on August 25, 1963, in Robinson, Illinois, Farin lived a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and a spirit that encouraged everyone around him to keep going, keep believing, and keep showing up for the people and purpose that mattered most. He was the kind of man whose presence brought calm, whose words carried kindness, and whose example reminded others that a gentle heart can still be a powerful force. He was a Christian, and his faith was woven into the way he lived, worked, loved, and endured.
Farin graduated from Robinson High School with the Class of 1983, and he carried the values of hard work and perseverance with him throughout his life. He was a dedicated production-line worker at TEMPCO Products, Inc. in Robinson, where he spent 31 years in the Storm Window and Vinyl Replacement Window Division until the plant closed. His work ethic was dependable and strong, and he took pride in doing his part well. He understood the dignity of labor, the value of consistency, and the importance of being someone others could count on. In many ways, his life was a lesson in commitment, not only to a job, but to the people and responsibilities entrusted to him.
Above all else, Farin was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife, Connie E. (Henry) Hill of Robinson, Illinois; his sons, Caleb Hill of Robinson, Illinois, and Zachary Hill of Flat Rock, Illinois; his father, Kenneth R. Hill of Robinson, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will carry his memory forward with love. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera M. (Melvin) Hill, who died in 1991, and by his sisters, Melody Mendenhall in 1998 and Becky Misner in 2016. The bonds of his family were deeply important to him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to speak through those who knew him best.
Farin found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. He was an outdoorsman who appreciated the beauty of God’s creation and the peace that came with time spent outside. He enjoyed playing basketball with his two sons, and those moments were more than recreation. They were memories built on laughter, connection, and the kind of fatherhood that shows up in the everyday moments that matter most. He also walked countless miles as a form of relaxation, a habit that reflected both his steady nature and his ability to find calm in motion. He loved to hunt rabbits and quail, and in later years he enjoyed fishing, where patience and peace often met in the quiet rhythm of the water. These interests were part of the man he was, a man who appreciated life not for its noise, but for its depth.
Those who knew Farin will remember him as gentle, faith-filled, and friendly. He did not need to be loud to be strong, and he did not need to seek attention to make an impact. His life was a reminder that character is built in ordinary moments, in the way one speaks, works, loves, and endures. Even in the face of illness, he met his battle with courage, and that courage became part
of his testimony. He showed that faith is not the absence of struggle, but the decision to keep trusting through it. He showed that a man can be soft-hearted and still be unshakable. He showed that love, patience, and integrity leave a mark that time cannot erase.
His life calls to mind the words of Helen Keller, who said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Farin’s journey reflected that truth in a powerful way. He faced hardship with dignity, and he lived with a spirit that encouraged others to hold on, keep faith, and keep moving forward. His story is not only one of loss, but also one of perseverance, devotion, and grace.
Though he is no longer here in body, the impact of his life remains. It lives in the lessons he taught, the love he gave, the work he completed, the miles he walked, the games he played, the fields he hunted, the waters he fished, and the family he cherished. It lives in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him. Farin’s life was a testament to the fact that a good man does not need a grand stage to make a lasting difference. Sometimes the greatest legacy is built through faithful living, steady love, and a heart that never stops giving.
A time of visitation will be observed on Wednesday August 19, 2026, from 12:00 noon until the funeral procession departs for the Graveside Funeral Service at 2:00 pm at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, rural Annapolis, IL., where Pastor Trey Reid will being a short message, prayers and devotions to the family and friends.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society in Memory of Farin and his battle with throat cancer. Donation envelopes will be available at Pulliam Funeral Home and at the graveside.
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