Dateline: Alton

Michael Bradley Hill, 52, passed Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home in Alton. Born April 28, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Charles R. Hill of Fenton, MO and the late Patsy D. (Patton) Hill. Mr. Hill was a DSL technician for A T & T. He was a member of the Alton Eagles Club and NASCAR, being in the water, traveling and was a STL Blues and Cardinal fan. In April 1996 he married Rebecca Hill in Jerseyville. She preceded him in death. Along with his father, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Brandon of Edwardsville, one grandchild, Donovan Yates and his longtime personal friend, Kathy Walker that had been by his side for more than 15 years. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Pastor Steven Helfrich will officiate. Memorials may be made to the 5'A's Animal Shelter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com