Obituaries

Thomas Mitchell Hill

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Thomas Mitchell Hill, 52, of Bentonville, Ark. passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nev.V to Joe Delton and Charlotte Waseleski Hill.One of Tom's most endearing memories is his time as a letterman on the Razorback football team. According to former head football coach Ken Hatfield and the then team's chaplain, Dr. H. D. McCarty, Tom was not only a personal standout athletically, but also of impactive spiritual influence on the players. Tom will never be forgotten by the staff and his teammates. Both Hatfield and McCarty will participate in his service. Dean Weber longtime head team trainer, commented that Tom was one of the finest young men to ever come through the Razorback program. He loved playing golf, reading, writing, the outdoors, and grilling. He loved his family more than anything in the world and always encouraged his children to pursue their dreams in life. Tom was a deacon and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bentonville. He worked for Walmart Home Office for 9 years and loved his work family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte and one brother, Joe Hill. Tom is survived by his wife, Penny Hill; a daughter, Kathryn Hill; a son, Thomas Blayne Hill; his father, Joe Hill and wife, Wanda; and two sisters, Carolyn Holbrooks and Anita Adams. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Phillip Smith, DR. H.D. McCarty and Coach Ken Hatfield officiating. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark. 72712. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Online condolences may be made to stockdalefuneral.com.

Published December 3, 2015

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