Noel Rex Hill, 90, of Mulberry Grove died Sunday, Nov. 19, at 6:25 p.m. at Hillsboro Rehab and Health Care in Hillsboro.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Toberman-Dean Funeral Home in Coffeen. Funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Pastor Terry Sapp will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Coffeen.
Rex was born Sept. 27, 1933, in rural Ramsey, to Ira and Edith (Moreland) Hill. He married Janet Kay Young on July 15, 1972, in Decatur and she preceded on June 22, 2006.
He worked as a maintenance Supervisor at Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur and later as a farmer. After retiring he moved to Mulberry Grove where he enjoyed mowing grass, taking care of his flowers and cutting and splitting wood. He took great pride in his yard. He liked to start his day with coffee and friends at Denny’s. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in France during his service. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Hill is survived by his brother, Melvin (Sherry) Hill of Ramsey; sister-in-law, Sharon Hill of Jerseyville and brother-in-law, Kent (Sharon) Young of Pana; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Jim Hill; and special friend, Joy Oleson.
Memorials are suggested to Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Coffeen, IL or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left online at www.basspattondeanfh.com.
