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Vernon Carl Hill
1949 - 2018
Vernon Carl Hill
1949 - 2018
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BORN
1949
DIED
2018
Vernon Hill Obituary
Vernon graduated from Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College. In 1976, he began his 13 year active duty journey in the United States Air Force as an anesthesia resident at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He was subsequently stationed at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., and Wright-Patterson USAF Medical Center, Ohio. He completed his Air Force duties, having earned the rank of Major, and re-entered civilian life by moving his family to Anchorage, Alaska, in the summer of 1985. Vernon, along with nine other anesthesiologists, formed the Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group. As a dedicated anesthesiologist for more than 30 years, and with his sense of humor, Dr. Hill touched thousands of lives. Upon retiring from medicine, Vernon mastered barbecuing, enjoyed watching the marching bands at HBCU football games, and spent valuable time with his family.
Dr. Hill is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Maxine Hill; children, Yuri (Rasheda) Hill, Laverne (Tory) Horton and Elizabeth (Elliott Conklin) Hill; four grandsons; sister, M. Elizabeth Hill; and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sept. 29, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church, 70 East Mitchell Road in Memphis, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Hill's name to Meharry Medical College, https://home.mmc.edu/give-to-meharry/; or the Bishop Joseph Johnson History Project, Arlington, Va., https://bishopjosephjohnson.org.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Providence Hospital in Anchorage and St. Francis Medical Center Park and Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis for their love, care and respect during Vernon's final days.
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John Rigdon
July 30, 2024
I’m sorry that our names and condolences are just now getting to the book. Dr. Steve Weaver and I were USAF buds with Vernon. We trained together at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1976-1980. When Weaver and I would occasionally talk or get together, we often wondered about Vernon. Our intentions were to reach out. and then time slips away. We waited too long. It’s so heartwarming to read through the messages here and learn that Vernon had not changed one bit from the guy we knew 40 years ago. Great doctor, great man, and full of laughter! God bless.
John Rigdon
Marlene Buccione
January 23, 2021
My heart is fill with sadness upon learning of Vern’s passing. We worked together at Providence Medical Center. My career of 40 years in surgery there will never be another. I am from Mississippi and our children attended went to MSU. My heartfelt condolence to the family. God bless
Rich Thorpe
October 22, 2019
Maxine, Richard Thorpe here. Im so sorry and devastated. I am back in Anchorage for a few days and just heard the news. In this moment, I cant share with you enough how emotionally compromised I am. Vernon is in my top five favorite human beings in the world. My sincere condolences and heartfelt sorrow. I hope you and your daughters continue to do well and wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Richard Thorpe
907 229 4534
Lawrence Dempsey, MD
October 4, 2018
I am shocked and saddened that such a great person and great doctor died so young.
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Brenda Vincent
October 4, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear this. It was a blessing to have been able to work with Dr. Hill for many, many years in Labor & Delivery at Providence in Anchorage. He was always a joy to work with and many laughs were had. I pray the family finds comfort and peace in your memories.
Sylvia Johnson
October 2, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Creed Mamikunian
October 1, 2018
I'm so sad to read this news. I had the pleasure of working with him since 1990. He was a great man and an excellent anesthesiologist. We shared the love of laughter and I will miss him dearly. Godspeed my friend
Lori Staats
October 1, 2018
Maxine and family, I am so saddened by the news of Vernon's passing. I always appreciated his sense of humor and warmth. I pray that you are comforted by the lifetime of memories you shared.
Peace of God.
Minister Geren Ambrose
September 30, 2018
My condolences to the family.
Shelle Schaefer-shaw
September 29, 2018
I can not believe I am reading this, what an amazing Man! I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Hill for years in L&D. He always made me smile. Thinking of his family.
Lauri McDonald-King
September 28, 2018
I am so very very sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy. Thank you all for sharing such a talented Dr. Dad/ Husband with all of us who respected and cared for him. I will be praying for your family. Love and hugs to you all.
Lauri McDonald-King
Carla Shedd and family
September 28, 2018
Sending our love and deepest condolences to Mrs. Hill, Laverne, Yuri, Elizabeth, and the rest of the family. We will hold you in our hearts as we mourn Dr. Hill with you.
Anita Evans
September 28, 2018
Our sincerest words of sympathy to the family of Dr. Vernon Hill. The saints of God are being called to gather in the Jubilee! Praise God for His unmerited love and salvation through Jesus Christ!
What a time he is having with brothers and sisters from Anchorage who have gone on before him. Even in sorrow, rejoicing abounds!
In Christ,
Anita Evans and Family
Ursula Tatum
September 28, 2018
Laverne, Torey, Hill Family, and Horton Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and extend our deepest condolences. We are here for whatever you may need. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Tatum Family
(John, Ursula, Ivan)
Sybil Glass
September 27, 2018
Rest in peace uncle Vernon
Love you
Sybil
September 27, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time.
P. Goss
September 27, 2018
Our sympathy is with you in your time of grieving. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14
Malcolm Wallace
September 27, 2018
Vernon was a dear friend and 1968 BO Alpha Phis Alpha Line brother. He had plan to attend our 50th reunion this coming October at Tennessee State. He will be be missed.
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