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Friday, March 29, 2024

Walter Edward Hill

Walter Edward Hill II
Walter Edward Hill II

W. Edward Hill II, 77, passed unexpectedly Sunday May 15, 2022 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas March 25, 1945 to the late Walter E. and Miriam Lilly Hill.

Ed grew up in Rochester and Buffalo New York. He graduated with a BS degree from Gannon University and proudly served as a United States Army Second Lieutenant in Vietnam.

He resided in Meadville, Pennsylvania during the 1970’s, later living in Erie where his children were raised. In 2001, Ed moved to Florida. He was a active volunteer for Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Ed will be greatly missed by his loving family members.

Ed is survived by his son, Kevin (Emily) Hill; daughter, Karen (Joseph) Bradney both of Erie; four grandchildren, Kayla, Alexis, Austin and Claire; Two sisters, Penny Murphy of Avon, Connecticut and Evelyn (Dennis) Smith of Lacey, Washington; Plus seven nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements are under direction and care of Bruce Chapel West 6241 SW State Road 200, Ocala, Florida. Inurnment, with full military honors will be held 10:30AM, June 30, 2022 at the Florida National Military Cemetery, 6502 S.W. 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513. phone, 352-793-7740.

Please post words of comfort, condolences to the Hill family and tributes on Ed’s guestbook.