(Veteran Of US Army)
ADDISON – Timothy “Possum” Hill, age 87, of rural Addison, passed away peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
He was born in LaFollette, TN on December 5, 1936, to the late Nathan and Maggie (Acuff) Hill.
On March 15, 1954, Tim entered the United States Army, serving his country until March 13, 1957.
On April 27, 1970, he married Carolyn Fruchey in Sevierville, TN, and she preceded him in death on April 3, 2005. He was a journeyman electrician for Johnson Controls for over 28 years.
The greatest joy in Tim’s life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his fur babies – NewB his dog, and Lacie his cat. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing trips to Canada, deer hunting, and mushroom hunting.
Tim was quite a jokester. His classic joke was decorating a tree at his home in Florida with fake flowers, and watching the neighbors pull up on their golf carts to smell the flowers. He was a past member of the VFW, Eagles, and Teamsters Union; as well as a big fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers. He always had one of their games on.
Surviving are his girlfriend of 16 years, Roseann Provencal; daughters, Tammy (Bob) Gisewite, Deborah (Lawrence) Patrick, and Kathy Hill; grandchildren, Terry Lewis, Mindy (Nick Laney) Mars, Jen (Andy) Lee, Jessi Patrick, Jolene (Troy) Pickford, Matthew (Lisa) Patterson, Lance (Karie) Patrick, Luke (Ashley) Patrick, Daniel (Jessica) Patrick, Bradley Hill, and Timothy Hill; great-grandchildren, Zach Lewis, Matthew (Mackenzie) Fletcher, Arriana Cornwell, Jada Marshall, Miranda Mars, Andrea (Spencer) Clark, Scott Lee, Lyra Patterson, Eber Patterson, Jacob Pickford, Kassie Pickford, Aden Barrett, Cole Patrick, Lexi Patrick, Kaylee Patrick, Kenzie Patrick, Brooke Patrick, Malia Grayer, Macayle Grayer, Madilyn Grayer, and Kaydence Mariowelli; and siblings, Jim (Peggy) Hill, Pauline (Bailey) Standifer, Hank (Hazel) Ivey, and Jerry Hill.
He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother Nathan and Maggie Hill; Wife, Carolyn Hill; brothers, Nathan Hill, Paul Hill, “Thel” Aaron Hill, and Joe Hill; children; Chuck Hill, Timothy Hill Jr., and Nora Sue Perez; grandson, Lawrence Patrick Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Rochelle Lewis and Damian Marshall.
The family will receive visitors at the Eagle-Marry Funeral Home in Fayette, on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Cremation will follow and there will be no service. Interment will be at a later date in Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette.
Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in Tim’s memory may be given to Hillsdale County Humane Society. The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home in Fayette has been entrusted with arrangements.
