Carl Hill
Mr. Carl Hill, age 82, of Kalamo, MI passed away on November 2, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
Carl was born in Lansing, MI on December 6, 1940, a son of the late Fern and Robert Hill.
He was raised in DeWitt, MI and attended local schools graduating from DeWitt High School in1959.
After completing high school Carl joined the United States Army serving for two years of active duty, then continued in the reserves for over six years. Carl began his working career at General Motors in 1968 and worked faithfully for 32 years, retiring in 1998. Carl continued his education through General Motors receiving an associate degree in business. For most of his career, Carl was responsible for overseeing transportation and shipping of parts for final assembly.
He was married to Mary (Hillis) on November 11, 1961, in DeWitt, MI. They began their family in the DeWitt area, relocating to Vermontville in 1971 where they raised their family together.
Carl loved to be outdoors working in the yard and playing with the grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, who in his younger years enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Wolverine Michigan on the Little Pigeon River and traveling to Burt Lake and Lake Michigan to fish. Carl was also an active member of The Moose Lodge for 49 years.
Carl is survived by his beloved wife Mary; his three children, Brenda Phenix, Robert (Sandie) Hill, and Bryce Hill; his brother, Robert (Sandra) Hill; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Hill; granddaughter, Nicole Phenix; and his sisters, Betty, Donna, and Dorothy.
The family received visitors on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville.
Immediately following the funeral service, guests were invited to a luncheon and time of fellowship at The Charlotte Assembly of God Church, 1100 East Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI.
Contributions in Carl’s memory can be made to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org/donate.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.