Mr. Earl Howard Hill

Earl Howard Hill was born February 4, 1939, to the late Napoleon and Ernestine (Rawls) Hill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was the oldest of seven siblings. Earl joined and was baptized at Solomon Hill Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. He attended school in Pine Bluff, graduating from Merrill High School. Furthering his education, he attended UAPB (AM&N) College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts. He was a member of the Royal Knights Fraternity in college. After graduation, he moved to Chicago Illinois, where he met the love of his life, Josietana B. Segar and they married in April of 1965. Earl and his wife, Jo moved to Milwaukee in 1966, after working in the Chicago Public School system. He joined the Milwaukee Public School system as an Industrial Arts teacher. He worked at many schools in Milwaukee: Roosevelt, North Division, where he coached track and field, Steuben, John Burroughs, Milwaukee Tech and Keefe Avenue, where he was Principal. Earl continued his education by taking classes at Chicago State University, Cardinal Stritch, UW Milwaukee and Milwaukee Area Technical College. He received his masters in Industrial Technology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Earl worked in the Germantown School system as a LVEC, Licensed Vocational Education Coordinator. He, also, worked at WCTI, Waukesha County Technical Institute as Department Chairman of Industrial Technology Department. Earl was very active in the Milwaukee community serving on many boards: CYD (Career Youth Development), as chairman Northcott Neighborhood House, as a member of the board, BBB (Better Business Bureau), as a member of the board, Juneteenth Day, Children That Santa Forgot, Property Management and business owner of Hill Monument Company. Earl, also, sang in the Bel Canto Choir. He received many awards: Black School Education, Black Image Award, Distinguished Men, Fathers and Mentors Award from TLOD (Top Ladies of Distinction), Dynamic Duos, Black Marriage, etc. Earl joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1966 and was a active member, until his illness. He was a Superintendent of the Adult Department Sunday School, member of the Men's Bible class, President of the Laymen, member of the YACS, member of the Male Chorus and the Chancel Choir, and youth department worker. Earl and his wife, Jo loved to travel. They would pack up the kids, get in the car and "hit the road", to see the USA. They would play Motown music on the radio and all would sing along. The children learned most of the songs and still sing them today. They visited at least forty-five of the fifty states, including Hawaii. They, also, travelled to Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Italy, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and many took many cruises to the Caribbean Islands. Earl leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of fifty-two years, Josietana B. (Segar) Hill; three children born to this union: LaTanya (Patrick) Bacon of Glendale, WI, Earl II (Jackie) of Boyton Beach, FL and Dwayne (Angela) of Lawrenceville, GA; Earl also had three other children: Jackie (Roscoe) Allen of Little Rock, AR, Melva Darrough of West Allis, WI and Andre Scott Hill of Pine Bluff, AR; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five siblings: Gloria Hill of Albany, NY, Andre Hill of Los Angeles, CA, Herman (Alicia) Hill of Friendship, TX, Austin (Gloria) Hill of Pine Bluff, AR and Wanda Washington of Spring City, TX; one aunt, Joyce Lightfoot Pope of Chicago, IL; two brothers-in-law, David (Cleo) of Jonestown, GA and Leethemon King of Oak Park, IL; one sister-in-law, Mary Segar of Lexington, KY; two long time best friends, Havis Subblefield of Pine Bluff, AR and Rev. J.C Thomas of Milwaukee, WI; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Mr. Earl Howard Hill

February 4, 1939 - July 13, 2017