Vernon Ernest Hill

died at his home in Seymour, TN on September 2, 2019. He is preceded in

death by his parents Quenton Kenneth Hill and Myrtle Inez Hubbs Hill; his

brothers Marvin Dennis Hill, Jess Randall Hill, and Dale Quincy Hill; and his

son Adam Michael Hill. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Myra Austin

Hill, his daughter and son-in-law Lissie Hill Miller and Brian Miller, his

daughter Amanda Honey Hill, his sister Rebecca Hill Whitmire, and his

beloved and treasured grandsons Quincy Schubert, Bryce Miller, Evan Miller,

and granddaughter-in-law Lindsey Patrick Miller.

Vernon grew up in Alcoa, TN, played baseball and football throughout

school, and graduated from Alcoa High School in 1963. After two years at

Tennessee Technological University where he attended on a football

scholarship, he took a job with Norfolk Southern Railway as a carman at the

Coster Shop. He worked for the railroad for over 30 years.

Besides spending time with his much-loved family, he enjoyed any type of

outdoor activity and spent many hours hunting, fishing and camping. Vernon

was a student of nature, loved learning, and had extensive knowledge of the

plants and animals local to his home.

Vernon loved his family deeply. His wife Myra was the love of his life. He was

proud of his daughters. His grandsons were his true glory, and he often

bragged on them with a twinkle in his eyes, declaring them to be “mighty fine”.

He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Visitation will be held at Berry Highland South Funeral Home from 1pm –

2pm on Friday, September 6. A graveside service and interment will follow at

2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Vernon’s

life-long love of bears to Appalachian Bear Rescue 121 Painted Trillium Way

Townsend, TN 37882. Donations may be made online at

www.appalachianbearrescue.org