David Ray Hill, 49, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013.

He was born October 16, 1963 in Evansville, IN.

David had been a laborer working in the oil fields, and had worked as a respiratory therapist, and had made eyeglasses. He graduated from Mt. Vernon Senior High School with the class of 1981. David was the current president of Black Township Fire and Rescue and was a member of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Virginia Hill; brother, Dan (Rebecca) Hill of Garden Grove, CA.; aunts, Bonnie Bergstrom of Mt. Vernon and Pamela Pruitt of St. Charles, MO.; niece, Bethany Hill; nephews, Zachary and Jeremy Hill; grandmother, Mattie Hazel Tyson of St. Charles, MO; special friends, Pam and Briar McDowell of Evansville; and several cousins.

Services will be held at 11:30 am Friday, October 11, 2013 at First Baptist Church 1205 N. Main St. Mt. Vernon, IN with Rev. Derrick Ousley officiating and burial to follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:30 am service time Friday at the church.

A very special thank you to the members of the Black Township Fire and Rescue for all of their support.