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Wilmington - Steven D. Hill, age 67, passed away suddenly at home on October 15, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Doyle (Jimmy) Hill and Joan Hill Doherty. Steven grew up in the Forty Acres, attended St. Ann School, graduated Salesianum School, and attended University of Delaware.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Hill, and stepfather, Holmesie Doherty. He is survived by his mother, Joan; his siblings, Richard, Linda (Brian), John (Sandra) & Thomas (Renee); and his 11 nieces & nephews, Nathan, Joshua, Teale, Noah, Jonah, Ryan, Adam, Madeline, Amanda, Katherine & Luke.
Friends may call at Krienen Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy. Wilmington, DE 19805, on Friday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A time for sharing memories will begin immediately after visitation. Interment will be at Gracelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your favorite charity in his memory.
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JEFF TWEED
October 13, 2025
I MET STEVE WORKING AT THE PORT OF WILMINGTON BACK IN 1977 AND HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND FUNNY AS CAN BE. SPENT MANY NIGHTS DRINKING BUDWEISER WITH HIM. STEVE HAD ALOT OF FRIENDS AND MANY STORIES. STEVE YOU WERE THE KIND OF FRIEND THAT WOULDN'T STEER ME WRONG AND WOULD TELL ME IF I WAS MESSING UP. GOD BLESS HIS SOLE AMEN.
William Joseph Doherty
October 13, 2023
Fond memories of my good friend and cousin, Steven Hill
Billy Doherty
October 21, 2020
I spent many hours with Steven wandering the woods of Rockford Park and the beaches in Cape May. I was in awe of his keen intellect and unique insights into this beautiful world around us. It’s been a pleasure, cuz, now on to your next adventure.
Dennis Setting
October 21, 2020
Sending your family big love. We had many a really good laugh at just about everything.
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Michael Maxwell
October 20, 2020
You were a great friend....a hell of a card player and a die hard Patriots fan!! I’ll miss you brother!
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Bill Walton
October 20, 2020
Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered -- either by themselves or by others. R I P old friend till our paths cross again
Maribeth Hemphill
October 19, 2020
My prayers go out the Hill Family.. I remember steve growin up as a child. He hung out with my brother Kevin Hemphill. God bless him and Steve you were a great guy.. God bless From the Hemphill Family
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Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home - Wilmington1400 Kirkwood Highway Elsmere, Wilmington, DE 19805
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