Billy Carl Hill
Billy Carl Hill passed away on February 1, 2025, at his home in Verden, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on January 11, 1937 to James Franklin Hill and E. Virginia (Bradford) Hill in Newalla, Oklahoma. Bill grew up in the Tri-City area. Bill was a graduate of Bridge Creek High School in 1955. In 1958, he met the love of his life Annice. They married in 1959, and were inseparable for the next 63 years. They had two children, Fred and Denise.
Bill was a devoted daddy and family man. Family came first and foremost to Bill. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always up for a trip to Braum’s at the drop of a hat. One of his greatest joys was sharing his love of ice cream with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bill loved his church, teaching Sunday School, being an usher, and helping in any way. He enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. He and Annice often went to Louisiana to see his sister Jewel and her family, taking the grandchildren with him to introduce them to all things Louisiana. He loved going to visit his brothers and sisters. One of the things he was proud of was starting an annual family reunion with his remaining eight siblings after his daddy passed away. The first year of the reunion there were approximately 90 in attendance.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin and E. Virginia Hill; his wife Annice Hill; son Fred Hill; granddaughters Franziska Annice Wall and Abby Michelle Wall; sisters Pauline Burgess, Carrie Thomas, Viola “Crick” Jun, V. Eileen Robinson; brothers Frankie L. Hill, Jackie L. Hill, Sr., and Danny K. Hill.
He is survived by daughter Denise Wall and husband Joe; daughter-in-law Tammie Hill; grandchildren James Wall, Billy Joe Wall and wife Lorinda, Michael Wall, Elizabeth Wedel and husband Tyler, and Katherine Crow and husband Zack; seven great-grandchildren; sister Jewel Thornburg; brother James Hill and wife Oveta; sister-in-law Betty Pope and husband Terry; and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Viewing will be on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Epworth United Methodist Church. Pastor Kyle Clark will officiate.
Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.