Bryan Mitchell Hill

Bryan M. Hill, 86, of Springvale, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Lodges Care Center in Springvale. Bryan was born in Murchison, Texas, on May 1, 1938, to Alton and Fannie (Mitchell) Hill. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended local schools and was active in the ROTC. After high school, he worked for the Coca-Cola company for several years and served in the Tennessee National Guard before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Bryan proudly served during the Korean Conflict and completed two tours in Vietnam during a distinguished career that spanned 33 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant Major. In addition to his military duties, Bryan continued his education while serving in the Army, earning multiple college degrees. After retiring from the military, Bryan worked as a manager and inspector for Hilton Hotels and later for AVX Corporation until he fully retired. He enjoyed collecting coins and was an avid reader. Bryan was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always worked hard and took pride in providing for his family. He was a quiet man who appreciated the simple things in life and enjoyed spending time at home. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Bryan was predeceased by his wife, Paula B. Hill; his parents; his son, Brent Mitchell Hill; and his sister, Billie John Robinson. He is survived by his daughter, Renai Hill of Helena, Montana; two step-daughters, Bonnie Cole and Maureen LeClair, both of Lyman; five grandchildren, Amber Renai Dullum and her husband Dwain of Helena, Montana, Jay Edwin and his wife Norma of Hollywood, Florida, Bianca Kissleburg and her husband Bobby of Texarkana, Ashley Hill-Cruz of Maryland, and Bryan A. Hill; and many great-great-grandchildren. A service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, at 11:00 AM at the Carll-Heald and Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main Street in Springvale. Interment will be held at a later date at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Stanley Road in Springvale. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.