Timothy Leon "Tim" Hill
November 21, 1962 ~ October 4, 2026
Born in:
Denton, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailTimothy Leon “Tim” Hill, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born in Denton, North Carolina, Tim was a graduate of Central Davidson High School where he developed his love for instrumental music. One of Tim’s proudest moments was marching in the Magic Kingdom parade with the Central Davidson High School Band. Tim followed that passion by attending Mars Hill University and the University of North Carolina Greensboro where he achieved his degree in Music.
After graduation, Tim set his sights on Orlando where he gained theme park experience at Sea World and Boardwalk & Baseball before beginning a 27-year career at Disney. While there, Tim pioneered Disney’s Youth Programs which paved the way for generations of student performers, artists and education groups to visit the resort. Tim was also a tremendous influence on the student travel industry and many company owners credit his impact on the success of that industry.
Biltmore was the final chapter in Tim’s professional career and in 2017 he joined the team as Director of Sales. Tim was an amazing leader, mentor and friend, and over the past nine year he built a dynamic team that soared due to his greatness.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, the late Leon and Kate Hill and by his beloved dog, Polo. Tim leaves behind his close family, Brian Harris and Summer Messick, and his chosen family, Terry Valentine, Marc Claycomb, Jeff Ralls, Omar Hatoum, and Paul Wortman. He is also held in the hearts of the many dear friends and colleagues who shared life with him over the years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Asheville High School’s Marching and Concert Band.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801. The service will be streamed on the church’s website which may be HERE.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: October 17, 2026 4:00 pm
Room: View Stream: https://www.centralumc.org/online
Central United Methodist Church
27 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)253-3316
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Omg, Tim and I had the pleasure of each other’s company for 2 of Central’s proms. He was a great guy and loved paying the trombone. I am sorry to learn of his passing.
My heart is broken to see this. Tim was such a fine man and I loved seeing his posts of his home and hearing about the support he always gave to high schools.
Tim had a special light about him that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. While we will deeply miss his presence and the joy he brought into our lives, I can’t help but imagine that light shining just as brightly on the other side, with that familiar smile, knowing how many lives he touched along the way.
Tim, you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and the light you brought into our lives. ❤️
In addition to the legacy programs he developed at Disney, his last role at The Biltmore provided him with another meaningful opportunity to innovate and add tremendous value to both his company and the legions of guests who visited this world renowned property. He was incredibly fond of his colleagues and his employer and enjoyed this last role as much as he did the decades he spent at Disney.
Tim remains one of my most valued friends as I admired his integrity, good nature and the joy that surrounded his presence. Leaving us all way too early in a life with lots more runway, he left a huge legacy on those of us who knew and loved him. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Tim was a wonderfully kind person. He is gone much too early.
Two years ago, we met for breakfast and I had a chance to say thank you for investing in my career trajectory.
Rest in peace.