Edward T. Hill

He served in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was a Radio Operator and Gunner of a B-17 on 25 bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.

During his 25th mission his fighter plane was shot down and he was captured. He was a prisoner of war in Germany.

He received the Purple Heart, the Air Medal and three Oak-Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

He again served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1952, when he was honorably discharged.

He became a certified public accountant and practiced in San Antonio, Texas as a comptroller for Stowers Furniture, then Sherman Electronics. Afterwards, he was in private practice from 1976-2008.

He was a member of the San Antonio Rotary Club and the Lamplighters.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Hill; stepson, Hampton B. Mauze, Jr.; granddaughter, Meredith, grandson, Hampton; stepson, George W. Mauze II and wife, Rhae Chell, granddaughters Taylor, Dorsey, Leighton and Josephine; daughter, Terri Rodgers and husband, Larry, granddaughter Alyson; daughter, Laura Hill and husband, L.G. Clark, grandson, Gerald and granddaughter, Courtney.

He was deeply loved and will truly be missed.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the San Antonio Humane Society, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229 or a charity of your choice.