Willis Hill Obituary

STANLEY - Willis Larry Hill, 55, of Stanley, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

He was son of the late Willis Layton and Floy Nell Murphy Hill. He was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church in Mount Holly and a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

He is survived by one son, Matthew Larry Hill and wife Melissa of Stanley; one grandson, Layton Larry Hill; one sister, Elaine Hill Thorp of Clinton, S.C.; and a niece, Laura Elaine Thorp of Clinton, S.C.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hill, will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Catawba Heights Baptist Church with Pastor David Frady officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Dec. 10, 2012.
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He was a friend of mine.

"Weasel"

December 15, 2012

Dear Hill Family,

I just wanted to let you know that it was with heart-felt sadness that I received the news of Larry's passing. The family and community in which He lived has lost a great citizen and a dear friend. Our Organization has lost a fine leader and great Compatriot, but you have lost much more and it is with that realization that I am lifting you up in prayer. It is in this, your time of need that we call upon our Creator for His Comfort, Peace, Strength, and Grace in your behalf.
Larry's memory will flourish in the most grateful remembrances of all who knew him. Please remember that you are not alone in your sorrow. Ken Temples, South Carolina Division Chaplain, SCV

Ken Temples

December 12, 2012

Matt and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry loved you all so much. There will always be a special place in my heart for Larry.

Pam English

December 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Matthew. Larry was a great person and friend to alot of us in Aiken. He will be greatly missed.

Wayne Smith

December 10, 2012

Hang in there Matthew...I learned of Larry's accident and his passing from mutual friends,and can't fully express what a good friend "SLIM" was to me through many years and many dealerships we worked for,and adventures we had! He will be missed by everyone who knew him....There won't be another Larry "slim" Hill

Mike Ellis

December 10, 2012

SCV Col. William A. Stowe Camp #2142 wants you to know that you and your family will be in our prayers. We have lost a dear friend.

December 10, 2012

Matt & Melissa,
We are really sorry for your loss. May all the love that surrounds you give you strength through this difficult time. Please take comfort in knowing there is on more angel above us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Bridget & Joe McClellan

December 10, 2012

MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.

DEBBIE AUTEN

December 10, 2012

God be with you and your family. Mark & Sandy Randall

Mark Randall

December 10, 2012

It has been a long time since playing Kickball in our front yard in Westerwood. Your family is in our prayers. Beth Little Plummer

Beth Plummer

December 10, 2012

The SCV Camp, Martin W Gary #1532, Edgefield, is praying for you, Matt,Melissa,Layton Larry,Elaine and Laura. We know of Larry's faith in Jesus and his pursuit to maintain the good name of his Confederate ancestors. From several years ago, Gary Camp will always remember the grave marker dedication service, with Larry and Elaine, and all the Hill relatives, at the cemetery in Cross Anchor. God's grace and comfort to y'all during these days. Commander

Tom Plowden

December 10, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Larry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time
Larry and I go all the way back to the days at Tuckaseegee Elementary School. Larry, God Bless You will be missed

Tim and Becky Hipp

December 10, 2012

Our prayers go out to the family

Brent Mullen

December 9, 2012

I spent many days hunting deer and rabbits and spent many evenings looking for our dogs. Larry will be greatly missed by myself and all of us who knew him.

Todd smith

December 9, 2012

Larry was a good friend. We spent many days hunting deer and rabbits, and spent many evenings looking for our dogs. He will be greatly missed by myself and all of us who knew him.

Todd Smith

December 9, 2012

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