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David Bryant Hill

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David B. Hill of Bentonville died Thursday March 31, 2016 at Highland Health and Rehabilitation in Bella Vista, Ark. He was born in Norman, Okla. on Sept. 20, 1936 to Lanas B. Hill and Jonell Cofer Hill. After moving to the Bentonville area from Houston, Texas, David served as hospital chaplain for Northwest Health System and later worked for Decision Point in Bentonville and Springdale. He loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church in Centerton. His education included a B.A. from California Baptist College, Riverside, Calif. and Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. David was a member of the Quorum Court in Benton County from January 2002 through December 2008, having been elected to Justice of the Peace for two terms. He was also a Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Decatur out of Newport, R.I. David was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Carolyn. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons, Lanas, Lee and Jason; brother, Joe Hill; 10 grandchildren, and other extended family. He is also survived by many very special friends. Cremation under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published April 3, 2016

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