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Billy Ray Hill Sr., 71, of Bedford, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Rosebud Falls, Texas, on Dec. 22, 1938, a son of the late Emit Lee Hill and Mamie Pope Hill.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Mae Mercer, Carolyn Louise Hill and Patsy Hill, and his brothers, Charles Allen Hill, Emmitt William Hill and Bobby Harold Hill.
He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Mae Mitchen, and husband, Troy; a son, Billy Ray Hill Jr., and his fianc‚, Tammy Marie Meadows; a daughter, Amanda Kay, and husband, Eddie; a stepdaughter, Viki Lynn Perrin; his grandchildren, Billie Jean Salmonsen, Levi Tyler Hill Salmonsen, Troy Brandon Mitchen, Serenna and Brittany Mitchen, Dylan Sadler and Memphis Kay, Brandon Lynd, Cory Perrin and Morgan Arrington; a great-grandson, Thomas Braxton (Pumpkin) Barlow; sisters, Shirley Ann Campbell and Dorthy Faye McIntosh; a brother-in-law, Alvin Melvin Mercer; several nieces and nephews; his ex-wife, Enith Hill; and many friends.
A private memorial service is being held for family and friends at the home of his daughter, Rebecca Mitchen, 1079 Short Road, Bedford, VA 24523. Billy Ray Hill Sr. will then travel to Rosenburg, Texas, accompanied by his son and daughter, to be with his sister, Betty Mae Mercer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rebecca Mitchen, 1079 Short Road, Bedford, VA 24523.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, (540) 586-7360.
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Bill Craze
November 8, 2010
Billy, your were a true friend. I think of you often and some of the things we got into over the years. I still talk about them. I'll never forget you. God Bless You and keep you by his side.Bill Craze (Red Dog)
November 8, 2010
Billy, I miss you and think of you often, we had some great times together over the years,I will never forget most of them, you were a true friend. Bill Craze(Red Dog)
October 27, 2010
Thanks Mr. Hill for all the goodies.
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