Larry Odell Hill

Larry was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, on July 19, 1938 to parents Foyle and Vena (Baker) Hill. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1956. Larry honorably served his country in the US Navy from 1956 – 1959, including time as a Radar Operator aboard the USS Boston from 1957 through 1959.

He graduated from Appalachian State University in 1962 and worked with the North Carolina Stream Sanitation and Hydrology Service for two years. He completed graduate studies in 1966 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Environmental Chemistry. Arriving in Chattanooga in 1966, he joined the Tennessee Valley Authority working at various environmental laboratories as an analytical chemist for 31 years. Larry enjoyed a second career of over 14 years at The Baylor School as a Laboratory Specialist in the Science Department. An avid UT Chattanooga Mocs fan, he held various leadership positions in The Mocs Club, including stints as President and Treasurer. A devout Christian, Larry taught third-grade Sunday School classes for 31 years and was an active member of the Covenant Class at Ridgedale Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Priscilla Jane Hinson Hill; son, Lt Col (ret) Barry Hill and daughter-in-law Lynda Hill of Xenia, Ohio; daughter, Larissa Hill Jenkins and son-in-law Dr. Michael Jenkins of Panama City, FL; grandchildren, Ryan Hill, Chance Jenkins, and Piper Jenkins. Surviving also are sister Carolyn Hodges of Clemmons, North Carolina; nieces, Evonne Galloway and husband Greg of Kannapolis, NC, and Terri Fortune and husband Eric of Wake Forest, NC.

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. at Ridgedale Baptist Church, (1831 Hickory Valley Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421). Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Bill Owens officiating.

The family of Larry O. Hill would like to express sincere appreciation to all who visited and cared for our husband and father and to all who have expressed friendship and remembrances.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church or Quilts of Valor. Both may be addressed to 1831 Hickory Valley Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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