Billy J. Hill, age 79, 616 Elm Street in Eden, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012, at Morehead Nursing Center.A Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 16, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Mausoleum.
Mr. Hill was born June 29, 1932 in Leaksville, NC, son the late Hillary T. Hill and Lola Wood. He was a veteran of the Navy and told many sea stories throughout the years of his adventures. He was a salesman for Merita Bakeries for 30 years of service to loyal customers within the community.
He was blessed with two loving marriages; his first to Mabel Alexander Hill who passed away from illness in 1996 and Aura Lee Snead Hill who pass away in 2008. Mr. Hill was a member of the Leaksville Moravian Church and later the East Side Missionary Baptist Church in Reidsville.
He is survived by two sons, Mike Hill and wife TK with his grandson Alex Hill of Knoxville, TN and Randall Hill and his wife Christine Hopkins Hill and their children Luke and Logan Conness of Surfside Beach, SC. Step-Children, Enoch Snead of Eden, NC, Algin Snead of Lawsonville, NC, Gayle Hanks and Ashley Snead of Charlotte, NC.
His sons would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Morehead Nursing Center who took such great care of their Dad during the last years of his life. Your kindness and professionalism will always be remembered.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 5-7 PM at Fair Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I knew Bill Hill from growing up on Cedar Street and Elm Street in Leaksville. I still remember how early he had to be at work every morning. Bill was a hard working man and a good father who always found time for his family. I am sending out a prayer to my friends Randall and Mike for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Derike Shelton
So Sorry for the loss of Billy. He was a very sweet and special person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time. May God Bless your fsmily.
Paula Belton, MNC
I knew Mr. Hill from the time I was just a young kid in Draper when I would see him delivering bread to the stores. It wasn't until years later that I knew who he was. My prayers go out to Randall and the other family members at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Scott Hall
I was very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. We were shipmates in boat unit # 2 at Little Creek, VA in 1953. We served temporary duty (TAD) at Camp LeJeune, NC as crew members on LCM's. Our off duty time was spent pitching horseshoes which Billy was very good at. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Ray C. Newton
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Randy and their families at this difficult time. Your Dad always came to my Grandmother's home when we came to visit from Texas. We loved his personality and funny stories. I am happy I got to see him last summer. We had a nice visit. Again, my deepest sympathy to your family.
Vicki Glesmann Flower
Me and Billy grew up together, we sure had some good times. Being cousins, Billy was like a brother to me. I sure will miss him. My depest sympathy to Randy a Mike for their loss of their Dad.
Marie B Glesmann
So Sorry i could not be at the funeral. Randy and Mike i will keep you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad always made me laugh. I remember going over in the summer with a friend and we would mow the lawn for him sometimes. We told him that he had hornet nests in the back yard and he said no,no, but he did, we all three were stung running from them. I also remember getting up really early in the morning a couple of times and going with him on his bread route. Look to God and he will see you through this difficult time.
Mandy Holt Roberts
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Born: Wednesday Jun 29, 1932
