John H. Hill

John H. Hill passed away on June 25, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of 25 years to Justine Genovese Hill by second marriage and of the late Margaret Whitney Hill by first marriage. Father of Jae Hill, Ph.D (wife Kristine Hill) and Rebecca Brou (husband Greg Brou). Grandfather of John C. Hill (wife Pamela Hill, M.D.), Serena Cummins (husband Chris Cummins), Jason Brou (wife Christine Brou), Jonathan Brou (wife Heidi Brou) and Melinda Brou, Ph.D. Survived by ten great-grandchildren. Brother of Thomas Hill and Dorothy Tullus. Preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Son of the late William and Emma Scherrer Hill.
John graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Chemical Engineering and later retired from Union Carbide. He was active in his church as a Ruling Elder with First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling and taught Adult Class Church School. John was also a talented athlete, lettering in high school football, baseball and basketball. He went on to play baseball for UT, held several conference titles and set the home run record in 1939.
In 1947, from April 16 to June 1, John H. Hill, as a 28 year old, served as Deputy Mayor of Texas City during the recovery operations after the Texas City disaster. This was the largest industrial disaster that has occurred in the United States. Over 500 people were killed and over 3,000 were injured. He recommended to Mayor Chris Trahan the recovery organization and who should head each functional group. Mayor Trahan appointed him Deputy Mayor in charge of the recovery operations. After June 1, he created and organized a disaster control plan involving the Industrial Mutual Aid System, the American Red Cross and the appropriate governmental groups.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling, LA on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Funeral Services will follow. Interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose, LA. Memorials in his name may be made to First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling, LA 70070. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .