DeWitt Hill, Jr.

Saint DeWitt Hill, Jr 89, of Pine Bluff, Ark., transitioned on April 15, 2019. He was born July 27, 1929 in Sample, Ark. He was the Pastor of First Trinity COGIC, Pine Bluff, Ark., for 61 years. In 1973, he helped organize and was founder and pastor of Greater Trinity COGIC, of Little Rock, Arkansas. Saint DeWitt Hill began his evangelist crusades (tent revivals) in 1964 conducting revivals all over the state of Arkansas and surrounding states. In 1972, he started his international crusades with focus on the Bahamas, Barbados, the Philippines and especially Haiti. He served as President of the Arkansas First Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ Youth Department for over 50 years. In 1987, he was co-founder, Manager, and Funeral Director of Christian Way Funeral Home on 5th street and later built a facility at 3705 West 6th Avenue in Pine Bluff. In 1994, he became owner of Cypress Memorial Garden Cemetery on Highway 63 South in Pine Bluff. He later built the Golden Age Apartments and the Trinity Annex Multi Center on the Trinity Complex. He has been on the radio daily since 1963 and for 30 years has been on Television. He served on the Habitat for Humanity committee, Pine Bluff Ministerial Alliance, Central Christian University and many more. He is a graduate of AM&N College (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) class of 1952 and has received two Masters Degrees and two Doctorial Degrees. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Minnie Brooks-Hill, one son, Finley W. Hill, Sr, 2 daughters; Christine Hill and Marinda Williams (Barry II) all of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren; Finley W. Hill II (Keshesia), Kylen, Makiyah, Mariyah, Barry III, three great grand-children; Ailehseӓ, Finley III, Ailidya, three sisters; Sarah Naomi Thompson, Doris Watson and Bettye Williams, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 5-7 p.m. and Celebration of Life service starts at 7 p.m. at First Trinity Church Of God In Christ. Celebration service will also be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Greater Trinity Church of God In Christ Little Rock, Ark.; 11 a.m. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions may be sent to First Trinity Church Of God In Christ Missions Outreach. Email condolences and resolutions to info@firsttrinitycogic.com or christianwayfh@att.net , fax to 870.535.8466. christianwayfh.com.