Deacon Anthony "Dap" Hill

Deacon Anthony Hill (“Deacon “Dap”), age 90 was born November 20, 1931 to the late Joe Hill, Sr. and the late Carrie Davis Hill in Scottdale, Georgia. He departed this life on September 19, 2022. Deacon Hill’s schooling included his receipt of his high school diploma and also college courses. He later joined the armed forces (the Army; E-6; SSG) and served in the Republic of Korea and was assigned to the 2d Infantry Division. He was associated with the historic Division which served our country in Europe during World Wars I and II and also the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The 2d Infantry Division returned to the Republic of South Korea on July 1, 1965 and was assigned the important task of guarding an 18-mile sector along the Korean Demilitarized Zone against any North Korean Communist infiltration attempts. The 2d Infantry Division was to enforce an armistice agreement that was signed at Panmunjom, Korea, on July 27, 1953 establishing a cease fire between the North Korean Communists and the free Republic of South Korea. He served in Viet Nam and received several medals/awards, namely -- Vietnam Service Medal w/6 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device Combat Medical Badge, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, 4 Overseas Bars, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 3d Award. He later worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a supervisor and received a Service Award for his 45 years of dedicated service to the United States Government. Deacon Hill was married to the late Helen Boyer. They were joined together in holy matrimony in Chicago, Illinois on July 5, 1957. To this union was born one son (Kenneth B. Hill). Deacon Hill had six siblings, four of who preceded him in death -- Joe Hill, Sr. (Azalea, deceased); Sarah Bell (Wilbur Bell, Sr., deceased); Ernest Hill (Maeanner, deceased); and Henry Hill (survived by his wife, Gloria). Loved ones that currently remain to cherish the beautiful memories of Deacon Hill include – his loving son (Kenneth B. Hill); one brother (Leonard M. Hill (Floreece)); one sister (Annie B. Brown); one sister-in-law (Gloria Hill); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Norman Grove, 613 Glendale Road, Scottdale, GA 30079. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at our Scottdale Chapel 351 N. Clarendon Avenue Scottdale, GA 30079 from 12 noon until 8 p.m. Please express your condolences here on our website. Due to the COVID-19, a mask is required to enter the Chapel.

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Deacon Anthony "Dap" Hill

November 20, 1931 - September 19, 2022