When Fletcher died in 1936, Hill was appointed to fill the vacancy until a successor could be elected.[1] He served from July 1, 1936, to November 3, 1936. Hill was not a candidate in the election, which was won by Claude Pepper.
After completing his Senate service Hill returned to Gainesville, where he practiced law and remained active in Democratic politics until retiring in 1947.
Death and burial
Hill died in Gainesville on January 5, 1951.[2] He was buried in Gainesville's Evergreen Cemetery.[3]
References
^Panama City Herald, Fletcher's Aide Succeeds Him, July 2, 1936
^Associated Press, Biloxi Herald, Ex-Senator Dies, January 6, 1951