Donald E. Hill Sr.

Donald E. Hill Sr., 78, of McArthur, died peacefully Sunday, December 18, 2016 surrounded by his family at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born September 15, 1938 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Ralph Olen and Goldie Marie (Miller) Hill. He was a 1957 graduate of Rushville Union High School and worked for Anchor Hocking Plant #2 until its’ closing. He then worked for the Logan Conference Center maintaining their land and properties and was a woodworker and furniture maker. He was a lifetime member of the Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Garnet Alberta (Baker) Hill, whom he married April 4, 1958; children, Donna (Greg) Dennison, Daniel (Cindy) Hill, Deborah (Robert) Scarborough and Donald E. (Patty) Hill Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dorwin (Beverly) Hill; half-brothers and sisters, Jerry Bugoon, Sharon Keefer, Rose (Ray) Phillips, Teresa Long, Michael (Pam) Hill and Rick (Janet) Hill; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Hill and 3 grandsons.
A time to visit with Don’s family will take place Tuesday, December 27th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28th at 1 PM with one hour prior vistiation in the funeral home with Rev. Larry Brisker officiating. Interment will follow at Reid Cemetery, near Oakthorpe. Please join Don’s family for a celebration of life service at the Oakthorpe Christian Union at the conclusion of graveside services. Contributions may be made in Don’s memory to the Pickering House, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com