Arlen D. Hill, 87, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 11:58 A.M., Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at his residence.
Arlen had been an operator for Arch of Illinois coal mine.  He also worked at Perry County Housing.  Arlen was a member of Paradise Baptist Church in Tamaroa.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Arlen was a member of UMWA, Du Quoin Elks, and Masonic Lodge.  He was a past member of Optimist Club and had served on the Perry County Country Club Board.
He was born April 23, 1937 in Nashville, IL, the son of June and Alice (Grote) Hill.
He married Elta Eileen Kuhnert on January 25, 1964 at the Paradise Baptist Church in Tamaroa and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, one son - Arlen D. Hill, II and wife Kelly of Foristell, MO, one granddaughter - Taylor, one brother - Merle Hill of Du Quoin, and one sister - Melba Wolfe of Pinckneyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Stephanie Eileen Hill and two brothers - Dallas and Leo.
A Celebration of Life will be from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Eagles Lodge in Pinckneyville.
Friends may make memorials to Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital in St. Louis or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.