Mr. Michael Hill

July 26, 1955 - March 3, 2020

****NOTE: Visitation and Funeral Service Times & Location Listed Below**** Michael Hill was born on July 26, 1955 in Kalamazoo, MI to the union of Mamie T. Burnett and step-father, Fred Lee Burnett. He peacefully went home to be with his Lord on March 3, 2020. Michael accepted Christ at a young age and attended Second Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, MI. He would tell anyone that he was “Blessed by the Lord”. Michael attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and in his early years, played the drums in the band at Washington Elementary. He later attended high school at Loy Norrix and went on to attend Hackett Catholic High School, where he played basketball. He was later employed at Allie Paper Company for many years. He was a family-man and his family meant the world to him. He lived in Grand Rapids close to his loving daughter, Latoya and his grandchildren. He was crazy about his sisters, who he had a close relationship to. Michael was a “smooth operator” with his style which was dressing to impress and in how he carried himself. He was also known to be a good dancer. He loved jazz music and singing and “scatting along with the song”, like jazz singer Al Jarreau. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rosemary Lee Burnett and Mamie Lou Hill; along with a nephew, Victor Neily. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Mamie T. Burnett; daughter, LaToya Hill Peake (husband Torial Peake); 5 grandchildren: Shannan Andrews, Shamon Andrews, Isaiah Hill, Isaac Hill and Noah Hill-Robertson all of Grand Rapids, MI; 4 sisters, Willie Mae Neily, Doralee (Shane) Burnett, Mayola A. Burnett and Judy Lesley; and several niece and nephews. Also, very special friend, Lisa Hackman.