Scotty Gene Hill, Hollister, MO, son of Irwin Balis (I.B.) and Wanda Anna (Pendergraft) Hill, was born on October 02, 1948, in Augusta, KS and departed this life on January 04, 2023, at the age of 74.

Scotty completed 3 ½ years of college at UC Berkley and was a mechanical engineer, well regarded in his field. Scotty lived and retired to this area over 30 years ago to be near and enjoy the lakes that he loved.

Scotty was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tyrone Keithley and a loving stepfather, Earl Hackworth, who raised him from infancy.

Survivors include: one son, Gabe Hill of Shell Knob, MO; one daughter, Jessi Sara Hill of Florida; two brothers, Irwin Brooks Hill and Denny Hill both of Kansas; one sister, Sherry (Hackworth) Mabry of Kansas and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held in May in Eureka Springs, AR. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.