Carl Hill was fatally injured in an agricultural aviation accident on Jan. 19. The accident occurred in northern Tensas Parish in Louisiana.

Carl was born on May 2, 1952, in Port Gibson, Mississippi. He was an agricultural aviator for 48 years and founded his operation, Tensas Flying Service, in 2004. He was a dedicated family man and aviator. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Arnold, two children and their spouses, three grandchildren, a brother and sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate his life was held Jan. 23 at the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tensas Academy or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. To read Carl’s full obituary and to leave memories on his Tribute Wall, visit here.