Nira Franklin Hill; 81 of Taylorville, IL and formerly of Pana, IL passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
A memorial service to celebrate Nira’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL. The Family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.

Nira was born on August 11, 1933 in Pana, IL the son of Levi and Pearl (Cox) Hill. Nira attended Pana High School. Graduating in 1951 and attended Lake Land College. After graduation he proudly served in the Korean War as a Member of the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Bertha Harmon on May 8, 1954 in the Presbyterian Church, Taylorville. Nira was a retired Illinois State Trooper, serving District 9 for 30 years, retiring from the road in 1987. Nira was a member of Mound Lodge #122 AF & AM and the Ansar Shrine.

Nira was well known throughout Christian County as a fair caringTrooper who went above and beyond to help those in need. The “King of the Road’ was a moniker he was known by his family and many friends in his long career. Nira Relished his retirement years and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, sharing stories about his six children and his 30 years on the road as a State Trooper.

Nira is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bertha, Five sons Jeff, Chris and Brad of Taylorville, IL; Tim(Judy) of Decatur, IL and Mark of Norwalk, CT; and one daughter Angela (Rusty) Hill of Taylorville; five grandchildren Melissa, Whitney, Hillary, Niles and Adam. He was preceded in Death by his parents, brothers John Carl, Robert  Louie and Sister Mary.

Memorials may be made to the VFW Post # 4495 515 N. West Ave. Taylorville, IL 62568 or the Christian County Senior Citizens Center 701 W. Adams St. Taylorville, IL 62568

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

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