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Thompson Hill Obituary

HILL, THOMPSON M. JR., 79, of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at Regis Woods.

A native of Memphis TN., he served in the United States Air Force and later retired from the automotive supply industry. He was also a member of Ascension Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Vescovo; sons, Tom Hill III (Trish) and Timothy B. Hill (Jeanne); his daughters, Debra Kratzsch (Michael) and Wende Elkins (Eddie); a niece, Lizabeth Dickinson; as well as six loving grandchildren, Kyle Kratzsch (Annie) and Kevin Kratzsch; Matthew and Sarah Hill; Taylor Elkins; and Elise Hill; and one great-grandson, Collin Kratzsch.

His service and burial will be private. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Heuser Hearing and Language Academy, 115 E. Kentucky St. Louisville, KY. 40203.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 10, 2010.

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Mike Lally

January 16, 2010

Rita, I'm saddened for the family to hear about Tom but feel a joy that he is now with the Lord. I always enjoyed chatting with him when giving him Communion

Tabitha Hardin

January 11, 2010

Mr.Hill will be truly missed here at Regis Woods!! Rita if you need anything please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.

All our Love,
REGIS WOODS

Marylisa Miller

January 10, 2010

Wende
Your Dad has touched so many lives through the years He will be missed.My Prayers are with you and your family.Love ya marylisa

Suzy Kingsbury

January 10, 2010

Wendy, your Dad's laughter and smile will truly be missed. All my Love

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