Lowell (DeDe) was born July 22, 1939 in Oneonta, Alabama to the late Luther and Mable Hill. He was preceded in death by six sisters: Ann Lee, Willeen Mable, Eula C, Josephine, Carrie (Bookie), Barbara Ann, and five brothers Charles Marvin, Hodges (Acon), Alvin (Tobe), Eddie, and Luther (Lute).
Lowell and his wife Helen, along with their three children migrated from Alabama to San Jose California in 1964, where he took a job in construction. In 1965 the birth of their fourth child (Michael L. Hill) was born in San Jose California. Years later he continued his employment in the automotive industry. Lowell had a passion for working on cars, he would always be willing to help his family and friends with fixing their car, regardless of what the problem was, he had the determination to get it fixed. He was a very caring person and touched many lives with giving advice and providing encouragement. He always saw the good in people regardless of their status.
On November 14, 2018, Lowell (DeDe) was called home to be with the lord. He is survived by his ex-wife Helen G. Hill of San Diego, two daughters; Helena Hill, Delories Wallace and son-in-law Robert Wallace of San Diego, his two sons; Martin L. Hill Sr. and daughter in-law Tressie Hill of San Jose, Michael L. Hill and daughter in-law Cynthia Hill of Palo Alto.
Lowell had eight grandchildren; Ardell Hill, DeJon Bolton Sr., Naomi Johnson and grandson-in-law Uwen Johnson, Dannica Robinson and grandson-in-law, Leander (Nan) Robinson, Dominique J Wallace, D’Andre Hill, and granddaughter-in-law Jamilla Hill, the late LaToya P. Hill, and Martin L. Hill Jr.
Twelve great-grandchildren: Amari Hill, Maliyah Hill, and Urias Dupree Hill of Arizona, Isaah Robinson, Arriyana Abrams, Teeyana Altizer, DeJon Bolton Jr. of San Diego, Elijah Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Neriah Johnson of Victorville CA, Kiara Hill and Ezekiel Hill of San Jose.
Lowell leaves behind his only living sibling, who he loved very much, Mary Sue Allen and brother in-law Herbert Allen of Sacramento CA. He leaves behind a host of nephews and nieces who loved their “Uncle DeDe” and he loved them back! He also leaves behind three very close friends of over 40 years, Randolph, Smitty, and Joe of San Jose, California and countless relatives and friends that will cherish his memory forever.
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