Dwayne Hill

July 3, 1962 - March 18, 2012

Dwayne (Chef) Hill, Sr. was born July 3, 1962 at General
Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ida Elizabeth Hill.
Dwayne was the seventh of 10 children. He transitioned his
earthly life on Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Dwayne lived his entire life in Cincinnati where he graduated
from Withrow High School. During his youth to adulthood,
he was encouraged by his mentor, Gilbert Bulvanker.
His motivation inspired Dwayne to further his education at
Cincinnati Technical College, where he majored in the school
of culinary arts.
Following his passion for cooking, Chef began working at
Frisch?s and the Kenwood Country Club for over 23 years. He
catered special events for the members at Kenwood Country
Club, and held cooking lessons for their children at Kids
Culinary Club. He was truly loved by staff and members of
the club that a memorial was held in his honor.
Dwayne was a great father to his son and grandchildren as
well. He also developed a love for cars at a young age. Dwayne
would spend time shopping with Trinity, and take Dwayne
and Kenyon to car shows whenever they came to town. He
was also known as the ?Candy Man? by nieces and nephews.
These moments were dearest to his heart.
Dwayne leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Dwayne
Hill, Jr. (Ashley); three stepdaughters, Melissa Crager, Tabatha
Crager and Felicia Crager; three grandchildren, Trinity Hill,
Diamani Rice and Kenyon Stevens; seven siblings, Sondra
Virges, Dwight Hill (Jami), Anthony Hill, Lynette Turner,
Tonya Hill, Sheila Johnson (David) and Carlene Hill (Antonio);
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, as well as many
wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cooper and
Mattie Sue Hill; his sister, Margaret (Darlene) Moore; his
brother, Fredrick Hill; and nephew, Jason Warren.

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Lots of memories at Kenwood Country Club. You were the only one who let me come into the Men's Grill. And every morning I worked in the snack shack, you would make me awesome breakfast. God Bless you, Dwayne. May Peace be with you.

Dwayne was a special and caring man, He will be missed by many.He always will have a special place in my heart.He has always been a part of my life. I will forever remember his smile and his love.Rest in peace my friend,I will always love you. Ruth

I would just like to say that Dwane was one of the best men that I have ever had pleasure of having in my life not by chance but by choice I could not have asked for a better person to help raise my sisters kids than him he took all of them in without passing judgement which not alot of people would do and loved each of them like they were his own and they loved him just the same no one will ever know what he ment to them but I thank GOD that he was a very big part of who each and every one of the great people they have become Dwayne you will always be loved and missed with all my love JEANIE!!!

I have known Dwayne for almost 20 years. He is one of the most caring people that I know. He has been a father to my sister's children, a grandfather to her grandchildren, a brother to my sister's and I, an uncle to our children, and a son to my mother. We have truely been grateful to have such a wonderful person in our lives. There are so many countless and unselfish things he has done over the years. We have truely been blessed. Plus we have been given another family. We have his son and his family. Dwayne will be missed by all who knew him. We love you and may you rest in peace. Jamie, Maragh, and Dylun

I regret that I cannot express my thoughts personally. In a lifetime there are only a few people you meet that demonstrate the genuineness that Dewayne expressed. You had to like that smile! And, Melissa and Dewayne now proud he was of both of you. He said to me a couple of years ago "they got it together." I cannot remember one time in the last two years when we talked that he did not mention his grandson. I can only wish that all the goodness that was part of his life provide the need strength for you to deal with his loss. I will be for ever grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. Roger

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We have known Dwane for many, many years, and always looked forward to seeing him whenever we visited KCC. A fixture and Sunday Brunch, and the snack shack during summer, Dwane always had a smile on his face, and was ready to greet you, shake your hand, ask how the family was. If there was anyone we would consider part of the family, it was Dwane. We did not have the privilege of knowing his family, but we did have the privilege of knowing Dwane, and we will miss him greatly. Dwane, our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and God's Speed to you!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.