Paul David "PD" Hill

1927 - 2010

Paul David "PD" Hill July 20, 1927 - October 18, 2010 Paul David "PD" Hill was born in Shawnee, OK to Paul and Lura Hill. He was raised in Duncan, OK where he played football and excelled as an all-state basketball player. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he played baseball and basketball, married the girl of his dreams, "the prettiest teacher in Oklahoma," and together they moved to Bakersfield to answer California's call for teachers. Paul taught at Emerson Junior High School until his retirement in 1989. Paul loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He lived out his love for Jesus every day and it was evident in everything he did. His greatest desire was for others to know the love of Jesus as he knew that love. PD is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ada Mae; his four sons, David (Gail), Kent (Felicia), Kurt (Joy), of Bakersfield, and Kyle (Diane) of Franklin, TN; sister, Gay Don Gibson of Norman, OK; brother-in-law, Roy Lee Dittmar of Commerce, TX; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His infectious smile and welcoming personality will be missed by all his friends and family, but we know there is celebration in heaven. A special thank you to Paul's doctor, Dr. Luis Cousin, Optimal Hospice, especially Jennifer, Sid and Steve and Paul's loving caregiver, grandson, David Hill. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Columbus Street Baptist Church, 714 Columbus St. Bakersfield, CA 93305. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at Columbus Baptist Church, 714 Columbus St. Visitation will be today, Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits