C. T. Hill
Class of 61
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Died: Dec 29, 13
Longtime Martin resident, died at his home on
December 29th. He was 70, and had battled brain cancer.
The son of the late Thomas Landis Hill and Lois Virginia (Beasley)
Hill, CT Hill grew up on the family farm in the Nashville area and
graduated from Madison High School. In 1961, he moved to Martin to
attend the University of Tennessee Martin Branch (now the University
of Tennessee at Martin), where he met his first wife, Brenda Carolyn
Harrison. They had two children, Charles Thomas and Julie Ann. They
were married for thirty three years. Brenda Hill died in 1997.
Over a long and varied career, Mr. Hill worked in the construction
and insurance businesses and as a truck driver. In 1998 he married
Lagena Owen. The two shared a robust life together, including
several years team driving, and later worked to promote the
revitalization of downtown Martin. Most recently, Mr. Hill enjoyed
considerable success as a craftsman, creating well-regarded
furniture pieces and other artistic works. A devoted son, husband,
father, friend, and civic servant, Mr. Hill was active in the local
arts community and supported numerous philanthropic endeavors.
He is survived by his wife, Lagena Owen Hill, children, Charles Hill
and Julie Hill, and Julie's husband David Coffey; grandchildren,
Payton and Kennedy Hill; step granddaughter, Fallon Brooke Erwin;
and two great grandchildren; sisters, Myra Bryant, Beverly Hill,
Peggy Pinnell, and Sheila Hill; and brother, Gaius Hill. Other
survivors include Matthew and Millicent Rosenthal and Benjamin
Rosenthal.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lois Hill Davis.
The family is grateful to numerous caregivers and friends, including
Thanna Owen, Jeff Owen, Dalane and Robert Fletcher, Dr. Walter
Fletcher, and Preston Marsh.
No formal services will be held, but family and friends are invited
to a gathering "Celebrating CT" on Saturday January 4th from 2:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the home of Julie and David Coffey in Union
City.
Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial award in Mr. Hill's name will be established to annually
recognize the spirit, commitment, and community service of a
deserving UT Martin music student. Donations may be sent to the UTM
Percussion Studies Gift Fund, Development Office, 314 Hall-Moody
Administration Building, 554 University Street, Martin, Tennessee
38238 or the Cobb Chapel Cemetery, c/o Mamie Denton, 3623 W. Main
Street, Union City, Tennessee 38261.
Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home
731-885-1033
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