SIDELL - Larry Kent Hill, father to Angela (Donald) Ruwe and Pamela (Darrin) Tate, passed away in his home on Saturday (March 22, 2025) less than a month after losing his beloved wife, Nancy, of 66 years. He was 86 years old.Larry was born and raised near Allerton, the son of Loran Hill and Nina Kurts. Following his graduation from Allerton High School in 1956, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Rupertus and the USS St. Paul.Larry and Nancy (Roller) were married on Sept. 21, 1958, at Fairfield Chapel in Newman and lived briefly in Newman before moving to Sidell, where they farmed side by side until their retirement in 2003.Larry found joy in the simple rhythms of life - watching the sun rise over his fields, tending to his crops and working alongside Nancy, his partner in all things. Together, they built a life rooted in love, hard work and quiet contentment. His greatest happiness came from the life he and Nancy created together, and it is a comfort to those who loved

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