Steven Devon Hill

Steven Devon Hill, 61, of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 13, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond. Steve was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 26, 1964, the second son of Charles R. “Pete” & Sondra Sue Halstead Hill. In some ways, Downs Syndrome limited Steve but he compensated and lived a full, blessed life that often placed him at the center of attention.

Steve loved being active and excelled in Special Olympics. He won several medals as a sprinter and in the softball throw as a competitor in the State Meet. Steve enjoyed sports and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.

Steve formerly played on the softball team at First Church of Christ in Lynn, where he was a faithful member for over 50 years. He loved to share about being baptized at church camp by Bruce Templeton.

Steve enjoyed traveling, which provided him a favorite activity in “eating out”. His ability to memorize attractions at every highway exit helped guide his family to just the right restaurant. Steve visited 39 states including Alaska and Hawaii and sailed on two ocean cruises. Steve attended the JRDS Center for many years, where he was active in the Signing Choir. He showed cattle in 4-H and developed his skill as a bowler. Steve will be missed by his parents, Charles “Pete” & Sue Hill; brother and lifetime bodyguard, Tim Hill & Robin; and their children, Jeramiah Taylor, Jessi Sweet and Jake Taylor Hill; 9 great-nieces & nephews, 3 great-great-nieces & nephews; aunts, Barb Halstead and Pam Norris & husband, Jim; and cousins, Traci Hawes, Amy McConnell, Kristina Ebersole, Michael Halstead and David Norris. Steve’s family was very important to him.

Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Everett Devon & Gladys M. Halstead; paternal grandparents, Basil F. & Mary Jane Hill; and an uncle, Larry Halstead.

Visitation of Steve will be from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the First Church of Christ, 206 West Church Street, Lynn, IN 47355.

A celebration of Steve’s life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, at the church. Interment will follow in New Liberty Cemetery.

Contributions in Steve’s memory are encouraged for First Church of Christ, 206 West Church Street, Lynn, IN 47355.