Stewart 'Dale' Hill

Stewart “Dale” Hill passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Dale was born March 23, 1954 in Dallas, Tx to C.B. & Betty Hill. Dale graduated from Lancaster High School in 1972. He joined the United States Air Force in 1974 and served in San Vito, Italy. He was honorably discharged in 1978.

In May of 1972, Dale met his wife, Claudia Moucka Hill, at the National Polka Festival. Dale and Claudia were married October 19, 1979. They lived in Arlington, Tx where Dale worked for the United States Postal Service. In 1988, Dale & Claudia moved to Claudia’s hometown of Ennis to raise their two children, Brittany & Travis. Dale continued to work for the US Postal Service. He was postmaster of Kemp Post Office upon his retirement. After retirement, Dale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, but would mostly be found in his “mancave” or garage.

He was a proud member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He served as president of Ennis Little League and City of Ennis Parks Board. He also enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels for several years.

Dale was survived by his wife, Claudia, of 42 years, Son-Travis Hill of Ennis, Daughter & her husband-Brittany & Josh Lackey of Hamilton, Tx, Three grandchildren-Grady, Harper, & Jarrett Lackey of Hamilton, Tx., & Brother-Kent Hill of McKinney as well as many nieces & Nephews.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, CB & Betty Hill, brother Mark Hill, mother-in-law Hattie Moucka & brother-in-law Marvin Moucka.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the Keever Ennis Chapel. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Meals on Wheels of Ellis County or Layman’s Catholic Cemetery Trust.