Funeral held for 10-year-old boy hit and killed in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Over one hundred friends, family, and loved ones came to celebrate the life of Jordan Hill.

Even in the family’s darkest hour, they found joy in praising the Lord all while honoring Jordan’s life.

The 10-year-old was honored at the National Guard Armory in Gloster.

Maurice Brown, Hill’s grandfather, said Hill was fully of energy and was always positive.

“Jordan was the ideal kid. If you look in the dictionary under “optimistic,” you’re seeing his picture. He’s optimistic. Also very, very energetic. Very ambitious, always looking to do something. Always looking to learn something. And he didn’t sit there just swiping left and right on the device. He was always outside playing.”

Jordan loved playing baseball and spending time with his friends. His teammates came to support and show love for his family.

The celebration of life was baseball themed.

At the end of the service, Jordan was given the most valuable player award. His death has shaken the community because he died so young.

“When you think about the fact that he’s only ten years old and he’s already gone now. This gives us a mindset that we need to cherish today,” Brown said.

Many in Jordan’s family are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions as they grieve.

Monique Jackson, who is Hills cousin said, “Mad, hurt, sad. We should not be having a funeral for a child.”

Amite County deputies said Cody Rollinson is accused of hitting Hill with his pickup truck, then fleeing the scene.

He is now charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident and possession of marijuana. Some members of Hill’s family say they are trying to find peace by forgiving the suspect.

“We have to forgive this guy no matter how wrong he is. Let God do what God’s gonna do,” said Brown.

The family asked those who attended the service to wear blue.

They will continue to fight for Jordan as they call for law enforcement to upgrade the charge to vehicular homicide.

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