Nathaniel Cliffton Hill

     Nathaniel Cliffton Hill, age 45, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid, MI.
     A celebration of life will be held at a date to be announced at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI. Burial will take place at Riverdale Cemetery, Riverdale, MI at a later date.
     Nathan was born in Jackson, Michigan on August 16, 1980, the son of Douglas F. and Linda Lee (Vanhorn) Hill. He graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1998. Nathan worked for Peckham in Lansing for 22 years where he worked on the computer making clothing tags for military and police uniforms. He made many lifelong friends through work. Nathan was a computer whiz who enjoyed working on his 3D printer. He was also a big Star Trek fan and was a devoted train buff. Nathan actively participated with Grove Bible Church of St. Johns online. He was loved by many and will be remembered for his gentle heart and radiant smile.
     He is survived by mother Linda Hill of Ovid, MI; father Doug Hill; brother James and Meghan Hill of Ovid, MI; uncles and aunts: Wayne and Arlene Hill of Gwinn, MI; Lori Silvernail of Alma, MI; Tony and Tracy Vanhorn of Alma, MI; and Marge Hill of Spring Arbor, MI. He is also survived by many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Don and Trula Hill and Les and Beverly Vanhorn and many aunts and uncles.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.