William Dempsey's Obituary
William Dempsey Hill, affectionately known as “Billy” was born to James McCoy Hill and Lorene Holmes on July 24, 1923 in Paris, TN.After Billy was born, his parents moved to the Bing Hampton Community in Memphis, TN. Billy attended Memphis City Schools and was a graduate of Tech High School in 1941. Once he graduated he immediately went to work for Buckeye Cellulose Corporation. He served in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946 attaining the rank of Sergeant and receiving an honorable discharge he returned to Buckeye until he retired in 1981. Billy was a member of Merton Avenue Baptist Church for more than 70 years. He also loved all animals and children which he generously supported.
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