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Donald Ray
Hill, Sr.
March 20, 1943 – June 5, 2022
Donald Ray Hill, Sr., 79 of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born March 20, 1943 to Omer Milus and Emma Jane Weaver Hill.
He was a proud 1961 graduate of S.R. Butler High School, where he formed long lasting friendships.
Don Coached many years for his kids ball teams at Huntsville Civic League and was an AHSAA Certified Official. He was a member of the Huntsville Philatelic Club. He retired after 40 years service with the US Postal Service. Don was a member of Jackson Way Baptist, where he served as usher and deacon for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Claudia Gates Hill, whom he always said was the love of his life, son Donnie Hill, Jr., daughter Kelly Knight, and grandchildren: Jacob Knight, Joshua Knight, Katelyn Knight, Luke Hill, and Levi Hill. Also survivng him are his sister, Lou Jean Morris, sister-in-law Evelyn Hill, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Teena Holmes, and brothers Miles and Wayland Hill.
The family would like to thank everyone at Hospice Family Care, especially his nurse Natalie.
Visitation will be Monday, June 13, 2022 at Berryhill Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Services will be Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Berryhill Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Gates and Rev. Anthony Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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