Harris "Tom" Hill, 88, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Weisburg, IN, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. Tom was born on May 1, 1926 in Weisburg, IN to Harris and Irene Nedderman Hill. In 1944, at 18 years old, Tom enlisted in the US Army. Off the shore of Australia the ship he was on was attacked by a Japanese fighter squadron including a direct hit by a Kamikaze plane. He survived the attack and went on to be a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division. His last jumps were made into Japan 5 days after the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Tom was the 53rd American to enter Japan. After a total of 54 jumps, 4 in direct combat zones, numerous citations, and reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant, the war was over. He returned home and married Janet Molter on February 5, 1949, at St John's Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner, IN. He was employed as a salesman for International Harvester, was an over the road truck driver, and later retired from Lazarus as a security officer. Tom was active in antique machinery clubs, beekeeping, and small engine repair. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 7570 in Harrison, OH and a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Cincinnati, OH. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janet; daughter, Deborah (Rev. Larry) Knigga of Fostoria, OH; son, Mike (Virginia) Hill of Cincinnati; six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Also, surviving are sisters, Marie (Jim) Wendelman of Weisburg, IN, and Martina Borden of Shelbyville, and brother Daniel Hill of San Diego, CA. Tom was preceded in death by his siblings Donald Hill, Lutheria Stephens, and Carolyn Hill. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner, IN beginning at 11:00 AM. The funeral service will begin at noon, officiated by Rev. Thomas Frey. Burial services will be at Union Cemetery, adjacent to the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran World Relief. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, Sunman, IN. Please visit www.cookrosenberger.com to leave online condolences for the Hill family.