Daniel Hill

Daniel Joseph Hill (84), passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas, following a long and courageous battle with cardiopulmonary illness. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many. Born in Dallas and raised in Tulsa, Dan attended Oklahoma State University, where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Delta chapter. He later transferred to the University of Tulsa, where he earned a degree in marketing in 1963 and married the love of his life, Jane — his beloved wife of 64 years. He was later honored by the University of Tulsa as an Outstanding Business Alumnus. Dan enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the energy industry, serving in various executive officer roles at The Coastal Corporation until his retirement in 2001. He continued to share his business and industry expertise as a board member of NuStar Energy until recently. Dan’s deep respect for the business community was matched only by his unwavering faith and his love and commitment to family and friends. He found great joy in spending time with others — whether traveling, hunting and fishing, or working on his ranch in Gonzales County, Texas, a place he considered his second home. There, he created lasting memories with his family, especially his grandchildren and their friends, who all affectionately called him “GaGa.” He was always generous with his time, wisdom, life lessons, and practical skills honed over a lifetime. Dan was preceded in death by his beloved son, Todd, and his parents, Henry and Francis Hill. He is survived by his wife, Jane; his son, Tim, and daughter-in-law, Carrie Hill; his grandchildren, Brandon Hill (wife Aimee), Hannah Hill Graham (husband Evan), Blakely Hill Munn (husband Brooks), and Bryant Hill; and his great-grandchildren, Asher Hill and Baker Graham. A Celebration of Life will be held at John Wesley Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston, Texas 77069 at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in his memory to Houston Eye Associates Foundation (https://foundation.houstoneye.com), Doctors Without Borders (www.doctorswithoutborders.org), or Tunnels to Towers (www.t2t.org).

Daniel Hill

December 23, 1940 - October 5, 2025