 CT
Hill, 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.
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