William Fred Hills, Sr., age 74, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 16 th , 2023 from Esophageal Cancer at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont. Bill was born in Belfast, Maine to Verla Harriman Hills & Harry Horace Hills on November 13 th , 1948.
He is survived by his wife Vivian Newell Hills of 48 years, their daughter, Kimberly Hills (Dwaine) Cole, her son Logan Ryan York, their son, Matthew David (Jordan) Hills, his daughter River Elizabeth Hills, Bill’s daughter Tamara Lee Hills, her daughters: Laura (Michael) Harvey, their children, Sarah St. Germain, her children, son Jeffrey Hills, his children, son Eric (Dana) Hills, their children. Bill leaves behind sisters: Verlesta Wellman and Martha, brothers: Leslie, Maurice, Daniel and Adam. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers: Elisha, James and Harry, as well as his wonderful young son William Hills, Jr.
Bill worked as a draftsman then a designer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut for over 8 years then Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine for over 35 years. His training was 6 months with no college degree of which he was proud to tell. Three houses were built in Maine by Bill & his family.
Bill retired to Florida 13 years ago with his wife, their children & grandchildren. He was loved by many, will be missed by all. There will be a Celebration of Life at his home for family & friends TBA. He was known to state on many occasions “Another Day In Paradise” which he surely is in now.