Howard Hill, son of the late Weldon E. Hill and Lois E. Almond Hill Russell was born December 3, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan, and departed this life on December 13, 2020 at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 84.

On July 6, 1961, he was united in marriage to Carole Pillow in Malden, Missouri. Mrs. Hill preceded him in death on August 11, 2004.

He is survived by two daughters, Kristi Jones of Poplar Bluff; Angela Reynolds and husband, Alton of Poplar Bluff; five grandchildren, Cody Jones and fiancé, Nicole Frye of St. Louis; Jody Bess and husband, Chad of Bloomfield; Amy Battles and husband, Chris of Bloomfield; Darci Sneed and wife, Megan of Joplin; Tyler Reynolds of Bloomfield; eight great-grandchildren, Austin, Avvie, and Gracie Jones; Aubrey and Ryan Bess; Bryson and Kinsley Battles; Remington Sneed; and by a dear friend that he considered family, Dale Franklin.

Mr. Hill graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Biology. He then served in the National Guard.

Mr. Hill was a retired farmer and former resident of Dexter. He currently lived at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff to be near his daughters.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow in the Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Payne officiating. Interment will be in the Dexter City Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.