Arthur James Hill, Sr., was born April 1, 1923, in Buffalo, New York. He passed away at the age of 91 with his wife of 69 years at his side on January 22, 2015, at 1:15 p.m., at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Lorraine Hill and three children: Arthur James Hill, Jr., Roderick Dennis Hill, and Jeanine Ruth Hill as well as eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was a beloved husband, father and military man. Arthur retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sargent after 22 years of service. He was a highly decorated World War II Combat Veteran, Normandy Invasion survivor, Battle of the Buldge survivor, and a member of General George Patton’s 3rd Army. Among his many decorations he received is the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Arthur was a member of the Kyle/Buda VFW.
There will be a graveside ceremony in April at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, with the date and time to be confirmed at a later date.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Disabled American Veterans at http://www.dav.org.
