Jerry Gifford Hill

Jerry Gifford Hill, 77, husband of Dallas Hill, died suddenly on September 23, 2007. A fifty-year resident of Houston, Jerry was a native of Beaumont and spent his retirement years at the farm in New Ulm, Texas. Jerry served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 in Europe, Africa and Asia. Upon return from service to his country, Jerry graduated from Lamar University and then with honors from The University of Houston Law Center in 1961. Jerry also earned the rank of Colonel as he continued his service in the U.S Air Force Reserves as a pilot and later as a JAG officer until his retirement in 1982. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Dallas, Jerry is survived by five children and their spouses: Marc & Jeffrey Hill, Filomena & Lee Martin, Christian & Rae Hill, Thad Hill, Gifford & Liz Hill; six grandchildren: Ross, Libby, Jordan & Christian Hill, Mary Alice & Russell Martin; brother: John E. Hill and sister-in-law and husband: Sissy & Jim Park of Beaumont. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Earthman-Hunters Creek Chapel, 8303 Katy Freeway. A private Funeral Mass will be held at a later date in New Ulm, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Discalced Order of Carmelites, 1100 Parthenon Place, New Caney, TX 77357 or Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, PMB #46, 148 S. Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77707. Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home 6700 Ferris St. Bellaire, TX. 77401 (713)667-6505