Brian Hughes Hill, 80, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:03 P.M., Friday, September 4, 2026 at his daughter's home in Pinckneyville, IL.
Brian had worked at GS Metals and General Cable.  His passion was being a farmer.  Brian was a member of Holts Prairie Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.  He was a United States Army veteran of Vietnam.  He served from October 26, 1965 until September 15, 1967.  Brian attained the rank of Sergeant and served in the 3rd Battalion, 30th Artillery Division.  He received RVCM with Dev-60, VSM with Bronze Star, O/S Bar, and NDSM.  Brian graduated in 1963 from Tamaroa High School.  He had served as a board member for Antioch Cemetery.  Brian had also served for many years as a deacon at Grace Baptist Church.
He was born September 13, 1945 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Jimmie and Ruth (Lively) Hill.
He married Verna Jean Downen on June 8, 1968 in Tamaroa, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, one son - John Hill and wife Lisa of Willisville, two daughters - Beth Hill and Barb Stevenson and husband Jerid, all of Pinckneyville, grandchildren - Kim and Rick Czapla, Brandi and Tim Tatum, Brittany Hughs, Zane and Amia Bruce, Kira Bruce, Elih Bruce, Lindsey and Jordan Kinder, Brian and Hannah Taylor, Lauren Stevenson, Audrey Stevenson, Ki'Yaan Stevenson, and David Stevenson, great grandchildren - Kelsey, Hailey, Josie, Daisey, Sydney, Alex, Andy, Holly, Waylon, Lillian, and baby Hank, great great grandchild - Brinlee, one brother - Jimmie Hill and wife Tammy of Tamaroa, one sister - Kathy Welch of Tamaroa, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law - Dennis Welch.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Collin Hirsch officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to Antioch Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.