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Ronald Louis Hill, a veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield and longtime resident of Perry Florida, passed away on January 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Ron, as he was known to many in the area, was born February 6, 1947, to the Late William Walter Hill and Elizabeth Youngblood-Hill in Quitman, Georgia. After he attended High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. As an Airman Basic, E-1, 25 years later retired as Senior Master Sergeant E-8. Ron saw action and he had many amazing stories of his time there. Ron’s experience in the Air Force played a very important role in his life. He frequently pointed out that the Air Force taught him the value of discipline, teamwork, and investing in a cause larger than himself. He would often explain to loved ones how these values contributed to his success as a civilian upon returning home from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. His dedication and sacrifice earned him several badges and medals of decorations including a Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Southwest Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars and numerous other achievements of honorable service awards. Ron was raised in the Church of the Nazarene which he blessed his family with Jesus Christ. He taught by grace through faith and the witness of the Spirit to do God's work and protect human lives by showing them God’s unconditional Love. His family was his pride and joy. He also treasured going out in nature to fish and hunt; those times were best with his family at his side. Survivors honoring his memory are his wife of 23 incredible years, Debbie Hill, Five Daughters; Tanya (Eddie) Friloux, Renee (Jeremy) Boyette, Crystal Malone, Stephanie (Michael) Towles, Barbara (Charles) Tillman, Three Sons; Carl (Magan) Sadler, Bobby (Sherra) Sadler, Eric (Danielle) Sadler, Sister; Fannie Hill, Brother; Darrell (Dianne) Hill, Sixteen Grandchildren, Five Great Grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers, William Hardy Hill, Richard Hill, Two Sisters, Shirley Coleman, Brenda Cockcroft and a Son, Daniel Moore. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on February 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Cross Point Baptist Church, 920 North Courtney Road Perry, Florida 32347. Officiating for this Honorable man is Brother Eddie Pridgeon. The Celebration will continue with a Military Honor Detail at Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311.