Thomas A. Hill, age 83 of Massillon, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Laurels Of Massillon.

He was born January 25, 1930, in Massillon, the son of the late Thomas and Laura E. (Herman) Hill.

Tom was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School.

He retired from the Master Sergeant with the USAF after 20 years of service serving during Berlin Airlift, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam.

Also he had worked for Canton City Schools, and Ohio State Patrol.

He was a life member of D.A.V. in Massillon, A.F. Sergeants Association, Ohio; Life Member of 305th Bomb Squadron, 8th Air Force - RAF Chelveston, England graduate 8th Air Force NCO Academy; OAPSE/AFCVE School Employees. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he served on Church Council and Welfare and Social Action Committee, he was Vice President of Make-A-Way for many years.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Grace) Hill; Duffy the family dog; son, Thomas M. Hill; sister, Betty Bauer; two grandsons, Daniel and Thomas Hill; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 11 AM. Visitation will be held 10-11 AM. prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Welfare and Social Action Committee of St. Paul's, 127 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon OH 44646 or Make-A-Way of Massillon, PO Box 904, Massillon, OH 44648.

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