Russell Banford Hill was a husband and father who taught his children the values of life through example, support, dedication and duty to parenting and love.

A veteran of the Korean War who served in the United States Air Force. Full Military Honors were bestowed upon his life at his burial. The 21 gun salute, taps and the U. S. Air Force song were all a part of his memorial with the flag of our nation being presented to his family on the behalf of the President of the United States and a grateful nation