He was born on June 15, 1945 to the late Louella Olds Hill and Josh Hill. Born and raised in Whatley, Alabama, he graduated from Clarke County High School in 1964. He went on to join the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War. He received two Purple Hearts and was honorably discharged in 1972. Soon after, he moved to San Francisco, California and spent the next 30 years as a Federal Postal Police Officer. He retired and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2003 where he began a second career as a Security Officer for Circus Circus Hotel and Casino.
Tommy was a very fortunate man who lived his life exactly the way he wanted and enjoyed every moment of it. He loved his cars, the San Francisco 49ers, Alabama Crimson Tide, classic western movies and slot machines. Most of all, he loved his family and friends dearly. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, partner and friend. He will be missed terribly.
