David Burley Hill Jr.

David B. Hill, Jr., faithful servant of God, transitioned on Sunday, June 18, after a lengthy illness. He was 87.

David was born June 21, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio to David B. Hill, Sr. and Mary Elizbeth Goree Hill. He professed his faith in Christ at a young age, joining St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield. Later in life he joined First Baptist Church in Yellow Springs. He enjoyed and was active in several ministries at First Baptist Church until his illness precluded his involvement.

David also held positions as Trustee, was ordained as a Deacon by Rev. B. L. Austin; superintendent of the Sunday School, a Sunday School teacher and an AWANA Leader. David enjoyed fellowship with his First Baptist Church Family.

He graduated from Springfield South High School in 1955. He attended Sinclair Community College and the Dayton Art Institute. David retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1992 after 30 years of employment.

David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn Adams Hill; his parents, David, and Mary Hill; and siblings, Laura Hinton; and William Hill,

He is survived by daughters Catherine L. Hill, Tracy E. Phillips, and sons David Madison Hill and Todd J. Hill; and siblings, Robert “Bob” Hill; Louis Hill; Loretta Thompson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins that he adored.

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