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Gregory Hill Obituary

Gregory A. Hill, 60, of Mount Sterling, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at his sister's home in Springfield.

He was born April 13, 1960, to Leland and Martha (Simpson) Hill.

Gregory was a truck driver for Dot Foods/DTI Transportation.

Survivors include his son, Jared D. Hill; mother, Martha Clark; brother, John (Lynn) Hill; sister, Christine (Greg) Gifford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; brother, James Hill; and sister, Frances Hill.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.

Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home in Springfield is handling arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Sep. 23 to Oct. 2, 2020.

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Lisa Parkinson

September 30, 2020

Greg’s Family- I’m so very sorry about Greg- my heart goes out to you- you are all in my prayers and thoughts- we were neighbors growing up & all of kids would play in Ingall side drive- the.good old days

Charlotte Clark

September 29, 2020

Rest in peace Greg, I cherish the memories I made with you. You have a special place in my heart, fly high freebird!!!

Rick Parker

September 29, 2020

To Greg’s family, so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. May he have Peace in Heaven. He is now in the house of God.

Ed Parker

September 23, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Sweet Martha you are in my prayers and I am always here for you.

Michele Dodson

September 23, 2020

Chris and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I know how much he meant to you. May your memories comfort you. You are all in my prayers.

Becky Pruden

September 23, 2020

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers, Greg was a great person and even greater friend. I will miss him dearly. You have my deepest sympathy

Tanya Hunt

September 23, 2020

So very sorry to hear this

Marcia Kirgan Pullins

September 23, 2020

Martha, John and Chris i am so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. I remember so often the baseball games in the back yard on East South Street when we were all kids . May he RIP

Christina Stoker

September 23, 2020

So so sorry to hear this news. I have known Greg for 40 years. Have many good memories of great times. You, my friend, will be missed.

Fran Parker

September 23, 2020

So very sorry for your loss.

kevin sorrells

September 23, 2020

To all of Greg's family He had truly put up a great fight May he rest in peace.

Becky Katzenburger

September 23, 2020

So sorry to hear the passing of Greg. He was one of a kind. He truly will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the family. Becky katzenburger

Wendy Boylan

September 23, 2020

I’m so very sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. My sincere sympathy to my friend Chris and all of Greg’s family.

Cindi Howton

September 23, 2020

Chris & Families,,, So Very Sorry About Greg's Passing, He Was A Good Ole Brown County Boy, He and I go way back.. I have my Memories of School Days... Thoughts Prayers Hugs Love To All His Family.. Cindi Smith Howton, Christopher Cameron, Jaetyn, Ryder, Kaitlynn, Charli Jo, Cory Smith & Laramee Wright, James Shanks...

Dick & Barb (Busen) Childers

September 23, 2020

Sympathy to the family

Bruce Hedden

September 23, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family..

September 23, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

G. Jon Dunn

September 23, 2020

Sorry to hear about Greg. We went to school together at BCHS.

Mary Armstrong

September 22, 2020

Christine I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Greg . My thoughts, my prayers are with you & your family!

Melissa Dewitt

September 22, 2020

Deepest sympathy

Mike Rohn

September 22, 2020

Greg and I Where like Brothers.He was a very good friend ,As well as the rest of the family .Hugs Jared, Ma'am Martha,and Chris,R.I.P.Brother

theresa clark

September 22, 2020

Sorry for your loss ,your dad will truly be missed and he was a great guy and friend

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