Benny R. Hill

Benny Robert Hill was born October 7, 1946 to Dorothy Dean Hill and William Robert Hill in Brady, TX. After graduating from Arlington High School Benny proudly served in the United States Army. He courageously fought in Vietnam and came home a highly decorated serviceman receiving the National Defense service medal, Vietnam service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, Sharpshooter medal and Sharpshooter Badge Rifle M14.

Benny had one daughter, Sila Ann. She was his pride and joy. They often did trips to botanical gardens, Fort Worth zoo and attended air show possible. He loved woodworking, cars and most definitely aircraft. After 38 years of working at Lockheed Martin, Benny received two United States patents which he held close to his heart.

Benny married Lavonne on January 1, 2016. She was his travel partner and never left his side, especially at the end. Benny was diagnosed with cancer on January 9, 2023. He fought as hard as he could, but the cancer was just too much. Benny went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023 with Lavonne and Sila at his side and both holding his hand.

Benny loved his cats and it is estimated in his lifetime he rescued, found and loved upwards of 100 “kitties” as he would call them. No cat was ever turned away and always treated with milk.

Benny is preceeded in death by his parents, brother Mike and previous wife Karen. Benny leaves behind his wife Lavonne, 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter and 1 son in-law, and other countless family members.

He will missed and loved tremendously.

A funeral service for Benny will be held Monday, April 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012. Following the funeral service will be a committal service at 12:00 PM at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Hill family.