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David Hill Obituary
Knoxville - David Shawn Drake - Hill (Sugar Bear)- of Knoxville passed away on June 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father James Edward "Baby Brother" Drake Sr; Grandparents; Clarence and Evelyn Drake; Grandmother, Barbara Jean Hill, other aunts and uncles.
He is survived by the Love of his Life, Mia Nevels; Sons, Quan (Amber) Drake, Thyran Lanxter; Daughters, Italy Drake, Asia Hill and Armani Green; 4 Grandchildren, Mother, Sandra Kaye-Hill.
Brothers, James Eric (Chernitha) Drake, Clarence D. Drake, Curtis L. Drake, James Edward "BaBa"(Tina)Drake Jr; Sisters, Martina (Jimmy) Felton, Nichole "Nicki" Drake Kirkland, and Carla, other aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends.
Mr. Hill will lie-in-state on Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.
A private Celebration of Life will be held Sunday at Unity Mortuary.
Unity is honored to serve the Drake and Hill Family. www.unitymortuary1979.com.
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Cassandra Hall
June 19, 2024
Missed. Childhood memories, such a kind person, great friend.
Casandra Hall
August 16, 2021
Condolences to Sugar Bears entire family. Rest Well my friend.
Harriet Jones-Moore
July 10, 2021
His smile could brighten my darkest day. He loved you Kay, so much. It was a beautiful thing. It's painful to know I'll never see him again. Hold on to your memories, and lean on your faith in God. They will help you through this time.
Maxine Evans and Family
July 9, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Minister Tabace Burns
July 9, 2021
Martina, I'm so saddened by the passing of your loved one. May the God of Peace be with you always in the days, weeks and months to come. I will be praying for you and your family.
Deborah Littlejohn Innman
July 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sugar Bear was a nice guy. May God grant you and family peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. God bless.
July 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dee Gaitor
July 5, 2021
To my kids Granny K, Chat and all Bear's kid's. He will be truly missed. He loved you all. To our daughter Asia he was the best father your sister's ever had. He stepped up for your sister's and loved them all the same no matter what! Life is short, I pray you all will have no more suffering for all the family.
Blessings!
Chenitha Drake
June 26, 2021
Our condolences to Kaye and her family and all the silblings for our Sugar Bear, no more suffering, and only joy being with Jesus. We will always miss that infectious smile and warm love presented through him. We love you, Sugar Bear!
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