It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Roland Hill on Wednesday November 12, 2025. Matthew was born on December 6, 1967, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and made Hephzibah, Georgia his current home. Matthew, or Diver to many of his family and friends, touched countless lives as a devoted father, loving son, cherished brother, cool uncle, proud nephew, supportive cousin, and best friend.
Matthew proudly served his country in the United States Army as an Airborne Paratrooper, retiring after twenty years of honorable and dedicated service. He was both a Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom combat Veteran, earning the Audie Murphy Award and the Bronze Star. Throughout his military career, Matthew earned the respect of those who served alongside him through his integrity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to duty. He also carried with him a deep passion for sports, becoming a proud member of the All-Army Softball Team, where his talent, sportsmanship, and love for the game enriched both his military life and the lives of his teammates.
Matthew spent the last twelve years continuing his commitment to serve the Nation as a Department of the Army civilian. He worked as an Administrative Specialist for Headquarters, United States Army Dental Activity at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia where he made a lasting impact on its mission and people, forging lasting bonds of camaraderie and friendship.
Matthew is survived by his beloved son, Ethan, who was the greatest pride and joy of Matthew’s life; as well as his brothers, Marc and Maurice; his sister, Monique; and a large circle of family and friends who will hold him close in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael; his mother, Barbara; and his oldest brother, Michael Jr. Their love and guidance remained with him throughout his life.
Known for his kindness, quiet strength, and generous spirit, Matthew touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Whether attending a Dave Matthews concert, listening to Go-Go Music, or sharing stories over a glass of Courvoisier, he lived his life with an open heart. Although he is gone too soon, his spirit will forever remain with the people he loved and the lives he touched.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, PA. Burial will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery, Waynesboro, where military honors will be conducted by the honor guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Wednesday afternoon, in the funeral home.
A second memorial service will be held on December 4, 2025 at 9 A.M. in the Good Shepard Chapel, Fort Eisenhower, GA.
