Donnell Hill Obituary
The passing of Donnell Hill of Johnson City, Tennessee occurred on October 2, 2026. Donnell, born on July 14, 1963, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donnell Hill or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his grandmother Bernadine Scott; his siblings, Mark Simmons and Dasha Jones; and his uncles, Johnny Hill, Tommy Hill, Willie Hill, Henry Scott and Tary Scott.
He is survived by: his parent Emma Mae Thompson; his stepfather Leo Thompson; his children, Jordan Gardner, Deshaun Hill and Alyssa Hill; his grandchildren, Noah and Nemo; his siblings, Darryl Hill, Tammy Yett and Marshika Gardner; his uncle Dale Scott; his aunts, Diana Scott, Gail Scott and Sandy Scott; his nieces and nephews, Taneshia Greenlee, Denise Greenlee, Yasmin Hill, Keeliana Hill, Jasmine Releford, Yolanda Levi, Jade Simmons, Kali Simmons, Dominic Greenlee, Everett Hill, Malcolm Simmons and Jaylen Simmons; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kaya Greenlee, Cadence Hernandez, Kaelon Hernandez, Emory Simmons and Davion Buchanan; his cousins, Anthony "Beatle" Hill, Jeffrey Hill, Sharon Floss Hall, Mike Hill, Gwan Hill, Juan Hill, Johnny Scott, Anthony Ray Hill, Bud Hill and Scott; and his friend Nancy Townsend. He is also survived by relatives and lifelong friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Birchette Mortuary & Cremation Service, Inc. (219 E Millard St, Johnson City, TN 37601). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at the Westlawn Cemetery (1213 Ridgeway Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601).
