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Albert Manning Hill, 94, of Eden, passed away early Monday morning, September 24, 2018, at UNC-Rockingham Health Care.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, September 27, at First Wesleyan Church with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at the church and other times at the residence, 431 Cedar Street in Eden.

Mr. Hill was born September 8, 1924 in Columbus Co., NC, to the late Reverend Samuel Decatur Hill and Ethel Harrell Hill. Albert was a 1942 graduate of Tri-City High School. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a faithful dedicated member of First Wesleyan Church in Eden where he served on several committees, serving his Lord and Savior. Albert was a supervisor for E. I. Dupont and retired with 34 years of service.  Mr. Hill enjoyed fixing things, fishing and playing golf.  He delivered Meals on Wheels when he lived in Holden Beach and always enjoyed helping people.  Albert frequently visited Dick's Drive In to get his favorite hot dog.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Billie Roberts Hill of Eden;  daughter, Janet H. Odell and husband, Jimmy of Stoneville;  granddaughter, Amy Lee and husband, Michael, of Charlotte;  two grandsons, Spencer J. Odell and Hank Turner, both of Stoneville;  four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Payton, Lynden and Michael; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Myra Hill Turner;  his step-mother, Verla Boyte Hill;  brother, Dr. James P. Hill;  and two sisters, Ruth Hill Boyte and Laura Hill Wood.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at UNC-Rockingham Health Care, UNC-Rockingham Rehab and Nursing Center and Dr. Vyas for all their care and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church Street, Eden, NC  27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com