Dwight F. Hill, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:35 P.M., Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his residence.
Dwight had been a superintendent for the Du Quoin Street Department and retired after 35 years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin, Laborer's Union 773, and the American Legion.  He was an avid Du Quoin Indians fan and enjoyed taking pictures of all Du Quoin Indian sports and gifting them to the athletes.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, eagle watching and photography.
Dwight was a United States Army veteran.
He was born November 6, 1941 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of William Clarence and Madge Opal (Halstead) Hill.
Dwight married Sandra Smith on September 17, 1966 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, six children - Darren Hill and wife Marla, Jason Hill and wife Teresa, Douglas Hill and wife Kathy, Eric Hill and wife Wanda, David Hill and wife Amy all of Du Quoin and Rachael Kreid of Nashville, twenty five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings - Paul Halstead, Dorothy Duff, George Hill, Vivian Gross, Ruth Bedar, and Ben Hill.
Funeral services will be at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 5 P.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
After the service cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Dwight Hill Student Athlete Scholarship and will be accepted at the funeral home.