PAUL FRANKLIN HILL, III
August 3, 1974 ~ February 17, 2012
Paul Franklin Hill, III, 37, of Jefferson City, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on August 3, 1974, in Memphis, Tenn., the son of Paul Franklin Hill, Jr., and Sandra Nelda Grimm Hill.
He was a 1992 graduate and Salutatorian of New Madrid County Central High School, New Madrid, Mo. He entered Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a Governors Scholar and Bright Flight Scholar and graduated in 1999.
Paul was employed for the past twelve years as a Computer Information Tech Four with the Missouri Office of Administration.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, New Madrid, Mo.; and enjoyed gaming, comic books, Gen Con, and collecting action memorabilia.
Survivors include his parents, Paul and Sandra Hill, New Madrid, Mo.; one sister, Heather Hill, Birmingham, Ala.; one aunt, Sammy Carroll, Milton, Fla.; and one uncle, Milton (Nancee) Grimm, Florissant, Mo.
Services will be 12 noon Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Dumas officiating.
Visitation will be 11 to 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050; or a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on August 3, 1974, in Memphis, Tenn., the son of Paul Franklin Hill, Jr., and Sandra Nelda Grimm Hill.
He was a 1992 graduate and Salutatorian of New Madrid County Central High School, New Madrid, Mo. He entered Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a Governors Scholar and Bright Flight Scholar and graduated in 1999.
Paul was employed for the past twelve years as a Computer Information Tech Four with the Missouri Office of Administration.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, New Madrid, Mo.; and enjoyed gaming, comic books, Gen Con, and collecting action memorabilia.
Survivors include his parents, Paul and Sandra Hill, New Madrid, Mo.; one sister, Heather Hill, Birmingham, Ala.; one aunt, Sammy Carroll, Milton, Fla.; and one uncle, Milton (Nancee) Grimm, Florissant, Mo.
Services will be 12 noon Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Dumas officiating.
Visitation will be 11 to 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050; or a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To The Family:Paul was a very delightful and pleasant person. He was always very helpful in helping me with my computer problems. He will be missed greatly.May you find comfort in the memories you had with him. Be blessed.Annie
I am sorry to hear about Paul. He was such a wonderful young man. We had great talks about his home and computers. You are in my prayers.
We were sad to hear of Paul’s passing. We have known Paul since he began work in state government, watching him grow both personally and professionally. His perseverance was commendable—persistently facing life’s challenges with positive energy. May the peace that comes from precious memories of the love you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead. Rest securely in the love of those around you and take solace in the promise of God’s faithfulness. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
He was a warm and friendly person that will be greatly missed. His smile was contagious!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul was such a good friend to my husband. He will be missed very much.
I was very shocked and saddened by your loss. Paul was a great co-worker and will be greatly missed. He always enjoyed making work fun and I enjoyed working with him. He was genius smart but very approachable and helpful. May you find the strength and comfort you need during this time of grief.
I am so sorry for you loss. Paul was my favorite “go to guy” for this computer AND for a pick me up. Speaking with Paul just made my day – he was so kind and had a terrific sense of humor. I will miss him and hope that you find comfort in your memories.
To the family of Paul Hill: I didn’t know your son very well but during the few times I was around him at work, I found him to be such a hard-working, kind, and cheerful person. His laugh was infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Heather,I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fun and fond memories of Bo, especially from high school and the golf team. He was a special person that was a true joy to know.My prayers are with you.
Hi,I jsut want to tell you, the family of Paul, what a kind man Paul was. I have worked for the Department of Health and Senior Services for about 7 1/2 years and have worked with Paul on several occasions when I would have computer issues. Believe me, computers and me do not get along and Paul was always so very patient with me. He also always had a way of making me laugh. Paul was truly a kind man.
Just wanted to let you know how much I liked Paul. He helped us with major computer issues when we moved offices in June 2010 and was very patient. Very nice man. So sorry for your loss
I am sorry for your loss. Paul had installed new computers for me at least twice over the years,and was very good at what he did. Very proficient, and easy to talk to. He’ll be missed, I am sure. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
It has certainly been my priviledge to work with Paul for the past several years. We will miss him and his sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Paul at DHSS. Please accept my sincere condolence.
If tears could build a stairway,and memories a lane.I would walk right up to Heavenand bring you back again.No farewell words were spoken,No time to say “Goodbye”.You were gone before I knew it,and only God knows why.
Paul — I will always remember your smile and great conversations as you helped our office with computer problems. You will be missed my friend. My condolences to the family. He is gone to soon. God Bless.
I am so very sorry. I met Paul when I took my lap top in to be repaired He was so pleasant and forgiving of my computer ignorance.
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Paul when I was an intern at DHSS in the IT Department and worked with Paul on a lot of occasions during my time there. Paul will be missed.
Paul, Sandy, and Heather – I’m so sorry for your loss. I only met Bo once, but remember him as such a gentle sweetie. I hope you all have as much peace as can be possible in such times. God bless.-Kelly (and Kevin) Ward
Paul had wonderful I.T. expertise and always did his work cheerfully, in spite of unhappy people looking for that quick computer repair or installation. I think he brought a smile to their faces 100% of the time! He will be missed; many thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I work with Paul all 12 years he was with the Department of Health and Senior Services. He was alway kind, compassionate and courteous. My prayers and sympathy is with you during this loss.
I work with Health & Senior Services, and Paul worked on our computers. He was a very friendly and smart man. He will be missed. My prayers go out to your family. Sincerely, Margie
You have my prayers and wishes and of all his co-workers for comfort in the lost of your fine young man.We enjoyed his good natured jibs and remarks and his willingness to help anyway he could. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful, caring person and always had an upbeat attitude. Get him started on comics or programming and he never knew when to quit. Jefferson City was much better with Paul around.
I work in WIC and Paul often assisted us with computer issues. I worked with him a lot since one of my roles is as WIC’s liasion to IT. I will miss working with Paul. This is very sad news. I am very sorry for your loss.
Paul was dedicated to his job and often helped me solve computer issues. He will be missed. May God bestow his grace and mery upon you and grant you peace during this time of sorrow.
I’ve worked with Paul for several years. He was always cheerful and personable in his work, and working with staff members. My condolences to the family.Greg Natsch, ChiefBureau of Emergency Medical ServicesPO Box 570 3418 Knipp Dr.Jefferson City, MO 65102
Paul always had a smile and was always very helpful in his job. If he were my son I would be very proud of him. May the Lord bless you with comfort and strength during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Very sorry to hear of this loss. Paul was always a such pleasure to work with. He always had a smile or a joke to share. He will definately be missed.
So sorry for your lose, Paul was always very nice to work with and had a great sense of humor.
Paul was a wonderful person. He had a great sense of humor and personality. I will miss seeing him at work and his witty remarks. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul, You were an integral part of our workplace at DHSS. Your simplicity and smile will be dearly missed.
Sorry for your loss. Paul was a joy to work with.
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a tremendous person that will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with him and debating the nuances of technology bug-a-boos.
Paul’s sweet smile, quick wit, and can-do attitude will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Paul for several years here at ITSD. Paul was special to us, and he will be missed. We are praying for the family.
Paul,Your smiling face will be missed. May God be with you. My prayers are with your family.
Paul was always so friendly and funny when he would come over and work on my computer. I will miss his smile and talking with him.
My prayers are with the family. Paul helped me with my system many times over the 7 years I was at DHSS. He will be missed.
We will miss you. Although our friendship was brief you will always be remembered in my heart.
I worked with Paul and am so saddened by this news. He always had a smile and was so patient with those of us lacking in technology skills. He would always laugh and tell me, “See that little green box in the lower left hand corner with the letters S – T – A- R -T ” click on that”. He was just delightful for us old foggies to work with. I know your hearts are full with your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
I had the privelege of supervising Paul for several years and I can honestly say that he put his heart and soul into his work. Despite physical flaws he never gave up or slowed down. I admire his ability to overcome his physical challenges and accomplish so many things. He was a very unique individual and he will be sadly missed for a long, long time. We will keep his family in our prayers.
I want to express my deepest condolences to Paul’s family. Paul and I lived for 3 years on the same dorm floor (12 South) at Southeast Missouri and while I hadn’t spoken with him in several years I consider him a good friend. He was a unique man and he will certainly be missed greatly!
Paul was always a bright spot in my day any time I had the pleasure of working with him.
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was always a bright spot in our day. He was so happy and always willing to help. He was very sharp and new his job well. He will be missed.
We will all miss Paul very much. I will pray for his family. Paul was a good friend and will be missed.Stephanie
Condolences to the Hill family. Paul was a friendly person to work with. He was very proud of his accomplishments and took pride in his work.
I was so sorry to hear about Paul. I never met him in person but talked with him a few times on the phone at work. He absolutely brightened my day when I talked with him and he made me laugh on days I really needed it. I wish we would have had the chance to get to know each other better.
I was so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I was fortune to have had the chance to work with him at the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services for many years. He was a great listener and always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he spoke to. His sunny nature and positive attitude made him a joy to be around. He was one of our unsung heros, the number of people that he helped everyday through is work is uncountable. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
To Paul’s Family, Please know you have my deepest sympathy for the passing of Paul. He was so kind and always wanted to talk when coming to our office. He told me about his injuries but never complained and always positive. You must have raised him to be positive and caring because he was. He died much too young but I know he will be talking to the angels now. God bless Paul and his family.