Lawrence (Sonny) Calvin Hill, age 83, of Warren, Ark. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 9, 2024.
He was born on November 19, 1940 in Memphis, Tenn. to the late L.E. Hill and Hazel Kemp Hill. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Warren.
For many years, Sonny and his parents owned and operated Druco Garage in Monticello, Ark. where they built a trusted family business that serviced many loyal customers in the Drew County area. After retiring from private business, Sonny used his vast knowledge of the automotive repair business teaching the students at SEACBEC in Warren. Sonny also had an amazing talent for woodworking and enjoyed designing and building wonderful pieces of furniture and wooden crosses for family and friends along with his wife Alice. He also designed and built their home which is located north of Warren.
Sonny also enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a spouse, Marilyn Culp Hill.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years Alice Hill of Warren, Ark.; son, Monty Hill (Valerie) of Marion, Ark.; son, Andy Green (Courtney) of Warren, Ark.; sister Juliet DaLuiso of Luck, Wis.; grandchildren, Kristen Shepherd (Jay) of Marion, Ark. ; Nathaniel Hill of North Little Rock, Ark.; and Lillie Kate Green of Monticello, Ark. Sonny is also survived by a special family friend and caregiver, Jane Harris of Warren, Ark.
Graveside service was held at Oakland Cemetery on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
