Obituary for Marvin Douglas Hill Sr.
Amenia – Marvin Douglas Hill, Sr., 86, a longtime area resident formerly of Boston, MA died peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Hill worked as a professional security guard for Boston City Hospital in Boston, MA for over 20 years. He retired in 1987.
Born July 14, 1935 in Amenia, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Carl) Hill. He attended school in Amenia, NY and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a military police officer before being honorably discharged. Mr. Hill enjoyed biking on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, driving to Boston to visit his relatives, nature walks, playing pool, perusing through family photo albums, attending live venues at the Sharon Play House especially musicals and plays, listening to R&B music from James Brown, The Dells and The Temptations, good food and going to car shows. He was known as a man of great wisdom, great sayings and had an infectious sense of humor. He had a very caring heart and often took care of family and friends that were in need at his own expense. He was of the Presbyterian faith and attended church in Amenia for many years with his family.
Mr. Hill is survived by five children; Wanda Hill and Margaret Hill of Virginia, Marvin D. Hill, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Wakeitha Kunze of Boston and Johnetta Lafond and her husband Hashim of California, fourteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters; Fredericka Parker of Poughkeepsie and Barbara Young of Princeton, NJ, his sister-in-law Jeannine C. Hill of Greenwich, NY, his longtime companion Beth Rhodes of Boston and his dear friend Kate King and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his former wife, Helen Hill, his son, Russell Hill and his brothers, Kenneth, Porter and Gilbert Hill.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 11-12pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Funeral services will take place at 12pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will follow at Amenia Island Cemetery, 3360 Route 343, Amenia, NY with United States Army Honor Guards in attendance. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton American Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546 or VFW Post 5444, Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born July 14, 1935 in Amenia, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Carl) Hill. He attended school in Amenia, NY and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a military police officer before being honorably discharged. Mr. Hill enjoyed biking on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, driving to Boston to visit his relatives, nature walks, playing pool, perusing through family photo albums, attending live venues at the Sharon Play House especially musicals and plays, listening to R&B music from James Brown, The Dells and The Temptations, good food and going to car shows. He was known as a man of great wisdom, great sayings and had an infectious sense of humor. He had a very caring heart and often took care of family and friends that were in need at his own expense. He was of the Presbyterian faith and attended church in Amenia for many years with his family.
Mr. Hill is survived by five children; Wanda Hill and Margaret Hill of Virginia, Marvin D. Hill, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Wakeitha Kunze of Boston and Johnetta Lafond and her husband Hashim of California, fourteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters; Fredericka Parker of Poughkeepsie and Barbara Young of Princeton, NJ, his sister-in-law Jeannine C. Hill of Greenwich, NY, his longtime companion Beth Rhodes of Boston and his dear friend Kate King and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his former wife, Helen Hill, his son, Russell Hill and his brothers, Kenneth, Porter and Gilbert Hill.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 11-12pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Funeral services will take place at 12pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will follow at Amenia Island Cemetery, 3360 Route 343, Amenia, NY with United States Army Honor Guards in attendance. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton American Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546 or VFW Post 5444, Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com