Carl was born November 26, 1952 in Carthage, Missouri the son of Clayton Robert Hill and Jeanette (Miller) Hill. Carl became an Eagle Scout at 14-years-of-age. He earned a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Missouri. Carl worked in many aspects of the construction industry and was a particularly talented carpenter as well as computer tech whiz. He enjoyed playing chess and backgammon online and with friends. He was an avid reader, a devotee of Star Trek, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. Carl was also a fan of the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and delayed leaving his Earthly bonds until mere hours after their Super Bowl victory!
Carl is survived by his mother, Jeanette; his daughter, Holly Linneman; two granddaughters, Moxie and Joey; two sisters, Nancy (David) Foote of Fulton and Mary (Tim) Felshaw of Simi Valley, CA; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Robert Hill.
Visitation will take place 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 and Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. both at Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Park Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri.
Memorial donations may be made to: Windsor Street Montessori School in care of the funeral home.
