Phillip Dean "PD" Hill,

Phillip Dean "PD" Hill  was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 27, 1950. He died on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his family. PD graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport, New York in 1968, and continued his education at Jacksonville University, where he earned a bachelor in science degree in Business.

PD leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of six years, Sherry Lee Hill, with whom he traveled the world and sometimes danced all night. Other members of his family who will miss him forever include his daughter, Johanna Hill Couvillion (Jeremy); sons, Christopher Hill (Katie) and Justin Hill (Laura). His legacy flourishes through his precious grandchildren with whom he had a forever bond (in birth order): Maria Couvillion, Lucy Hill, Bradley Hill, Madeline Couvillion, Brenham Hill, Joseph Duke Hill, Barrett Hill, and Julia Couvillion; and his nephew, Kodiak Kopp. Also included are his brother, Duane Hill; sister, Carol Harring, and their extended families.

Preceding PD in death were his parents, Kenneth and Thelma Hill; his twin sister, Phyllis Hill; and his wife, Karen Michelle Hill. PD and Karen were married 34 years and had three beautiful children, but Karen lost her battle to cancer. PD never left her side.

PD enjoyed a long career as a Senior Business Development Manager, but also was an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a bar owner. His participation in various organizations included Krewe of Orion (King of Orion XIII), Baton Rouge Round Table, Canary Island Men’s Club, Corvette Club, Bourbon Barons of Baton Rouge, Rambling Readers member at large, Krewe of Jupiter, and Old Goodwood Literary Society member at large. Some of his interests included tailgating, beer brewing, LSU Tiger fan, aspiring novelist, traveling, cooking, fishing, reading (it was not unusual for him to read three books a week, both fiction and non-fiction), patron of the arts, beachcomber, mentor/life coach, and gardener.

The family would like to give very special thanks to Our Lady of the Lake care givers Adam, Emily, Glenn, Maria, Peggy, and Ryan for their exceptional care and compassion.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held for PD on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, with visitation from 9:00am until service at 11:00am. A reception at the church will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift in PD’s name to St. Jude’s, Wounded Warrior Project, or Association for Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), Prosecutors for Prosecutors (EIN#.26-3117485).