DONALD EARL HILL, known to many as Donnie, age 67, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tenn., following a brief illness.  Mr. Hill was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Donald Howard Hill and Martha Jean Hill.  Mr. Hill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and then the Army National Guard for a total of 16 years.  He attended Nashville Auto Diesel College.  Mr. Hill liked to work on old cars and trucks.  He worked as a truck driver for most of his working years and drove for Tyson the longest.  He was last employed driving a gravel truck. He was also a school bus driver for several years.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved all racing, especially dirt track racing. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ann Trussell and nephew, Marvin Hill, Jr. He is survived by his niece, Kayla Hill of Manchester, Tenn. and Nephews, Brandon (Tiffany) Hill of Tullahoma, Tenn., Marty and Charlie Trussell both of Estill Springs, Tenn., brother, Marvin Hill also of Estill Springs, Tenn., Many cousins and Great-nieces and Great-nephews.

Services for Mr. Hill will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday until service time at 2:00.

Interment will follow services at Franklin Memorial Gardens with Military honors bestowed by the U.S. Navy.  Mr. Hill will be laid to rest beside his beloved parents.