Willie Dean Hill of Rockford departed this earthly life May 26, 2025. He was born April 27, 1941 in New Albany, Mississippi the son of Raymond and Onanzo Hill. Willie lived in Rockford since1956 coming from New Albany. He married the former Dorothy Reedy, December 1, 1962, She preceded him in death. Willie was employed as an inspector by Chrysler Corporation 30 1/2 years before retiring. He a former member of a Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS where he was baptized.  He attended school in Tupelo.

Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, his daughter Tracy Hill; three grandchildren, Vondell T. Anderson, Lakhiyia F. Y. Hicks and Tachonda F. (Chris) Green; 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert C. (Murl) Hill and Jerry Hill; sister Linda (Cecil) Brown; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Dorothy Hill; three brothers, Bobby Hill, Raymond O. Hill, and Allen Hill; and two sisters, Shirley Gee and Janice Hill.

Private services will be held.