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Roy Hill Obituary
Though born in Mullens, Roy grew up in Buchanan, Va., graduated from Ferrum College as "Mr. Ferrum" in 1964; Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1966, and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, and PP Turner Masonic Lodge, Greensboro, N.C., Trinity Episcopal Church, Buchanan, Va., where he had been the youngest layreader in his diocese at age 13. Roy also kept three country churches going for the two years he was at Ferrum.
Working for Burlington Industries for thirty years, gave Roy myriad blessings of loyal friendships and worldwide fabulous lifetime experiences that he recognized and continued to be grateful for.
Roy loved and enjoyed his life...and would want you to know that he was retired for 251 Monday mornings!
The Hill family would like to thank his medical professionals support team, for they have become more like family and friends, Drs. Richard Tisovic , James Love, Peter DiNofrio, Norris, Ramaswami; Janet Evans, Beth George, Ruth, Joseph, Jayne Purdy, Terry, Martin, Benedict, Anna Lisa, Cathy, Heather, Cheryl, Crystal, Barbara, Theresa, Susie, Catheryn, Steve Minor, Gayle Mueller, Terry (the Chaplain), Father Morales.
As with many worthwhile charities, The ALS Foundation needs so very much support for research (888) 949-2577.
A service to celebrate Roy's life will be held in Buchanan, Va. on Saturday May 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Main St. An inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan.
In Greensboro, N.C., a service to celebrate Roy's life will be held on Sunday May 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel. Online condolences may be made to haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Mary (Monaghan) Amann
July 15, 2021
Dear family of Roy Bob, I don’t know that you’ll ever receive this message but would like for you to know how much fun we had as children in Buchanan. It was a wonderfully free and joyous time! Roy Bob was truly my first love and I always knew he would go on to be a wonderful husband, community, and friend. My best to you all, Mary (Monaghan) Amann
Linda Hospodor
April 21, 2020
When my husband passed away last year I knew he would soon be trading money on the golf course with Roy. They were best friends in life and I know they are in internal life.
April 22, 2011
Dear Jacque, Looking back over the pictures was a great, yet heartbreaking, experience. We will never forget all the wonderful times we all had together. We are praying for you to have a peaceful day with your memories. Love, Linda and Dave
April 22, 2011
Remembering the good times watching the two of you dancing at parties, walking together in the halls of James River High, watching him shoot baskets for the team, and your exchanging vows at your wedding. Although I didn't know him as a "grown-up," that will make him stay young in my memories. You are always in my prayers.
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Liz Sappenfield
May 9, 2010
Dear Jacque, Gary and I were so sorry to learn of your loss. We know Roy will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. He added so much humor to our Clarksville days, and we cherish our memories of those times spent with you two. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Sappenfield
May 9, 2010
Jacque, Ruth and I are sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I have fond memories of time spent with Roy - shooting pool in Greensboro and playing golf in Ireland. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Margie Speece-Mauney
May 8, 2010
dear Jacque: You probably don't remember me, but I want to express my condolences to you and Roy's family. I hope you are doing ok now, and also I am sorry about the loss of your mother. You were able to be with her for a long time. My prayers are with you and Roy's family.
Love, Margie Speece Mauney
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Karen Anderson
May 7, 2010
Jacque, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The many emails you send often brighten my day, and I pray your day will be brighted by the memories of Roy and the knowledge that he is in a better place. God Bless, Karen
John and Chris Ricci
May 2, 2010
Jacque - We were so saddened to hear of Roy's passing. What wonderful memories we have of the Clarksville days, London and especially Positano (the phone calls from the front desk). Lisa, Michael, John and I will always remember his great humor,good nature and loyal friendship. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts daily.
Susie Shelton
May 1, 2010
Dear Jacque,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Wonderful memories will help carry you through this most difficult time. It certainly seems that you and Roy have had an adventurous life filled with great friends, great times. Thinking of you,
Susie Britt Shelton
Jeanette McCreary
April 30, 2010
Jacque, Don and I are so sad to hear of Roy's passing. We cherish your friendship and so many memories. Our fun, crazy times at VT. Recently, I bought little hamburger buns for our grandchildren. Thought about Roy, how he teased me about how many hamburgers I could get out of a pound of hamburger? So glad we got to spend time with you and Roy in 2007. God bless you. We will be in touch. Much love to you. Don & Jeanette McCreary, Marietta, GA
April 30, 2010
Jacque,
You are in our thoughts. Roy is in our conversations. You know 1st hand the impact Roy had on our lives. We have been forever changed from our friendship with both of you.
Love,
Bill and Shelley
April 29, 2010
Jacque,
You are in our prayers daily and Roy in our memories for a lifetime. We are forever grateful to Roy for being significantly instrumental in relocating us from VA to the Triad in 2000. We will never forget the "house-hunting" trips with you as well as the seemingly, endless supply of jokes that Roy would entertain us with!
We are grateful for having the opportunity to know Roy and you and count you as friends.
Love,
Rob, Melissa, Chase & Jordan Sperka
April 29, 2010
Jacque,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. All those who knew and worked with Roy will surely miss him, but the joyful memories and all of the humor he past on will be cherish for years to come. I still carry in my computer bag jokes he sent me ( I enjoy going back and remembering the good times and laughs). While in Orlando last week we were talking with a couple, Joe and Sandra Davison - who we bumped into at the hotel and found the common interest about the joy of knowing Roy and you. There are so many people around the world that will remember Roy so fondly.
Love you,
Jim and Gail Combs
Level Cross, North Carolina
April 29, 2010
Dear Jacque,
It was with deep regret to learn of your and our loss of Roy.
The wonderful relationships in Burlington will long be remembered.
Your 45+ years of memories together will surely help to sustain you during the difficult time of adjustment.
Be assured of our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Carolyn and Charlie Ripley
April 29, 2010
Jacque,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Aunt Lee. Everyone who knew him will have lost a real friend and for all of us in the family, he has left a place that can never be filled. He was one of a kind and will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Peggy & Ronnie
April 28, 2010
Jacque, I'm so sorry to hear the news about Roy. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Roy at Lees UK, and enjoyed his company as a friend. Barbara and I have very fond memories of staying with you very briefly in 2005 and send you our condolences. David & Barbara Jones (Tring UK)
Robin Bond
April 28, 2010
Jacque,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Hall
April 28, 2010
Dearest Jacque, the memories flood back like it was yesterday. Roy Bob (never just Roy to me) will always be remembered with great fondness. As a child and teen I spent many wonderful days with the Hill Brothers laughing and playing games. As a family we enjoyed several adventures to Myrtle Beach together. I know Roy Bob was your soul mate and for 45 years you have been blessed to be with the love of your life. As the obituary so eloquently states, he's now free to do all the things his illness prevented. You and the family are in my prayers. My deepest condolences. Much Love. Kay (Eubank Hall)
April 28, 2010
Jacque, Pam, Robin and I send our sympathies in the loss of Roy. What a great guy for all of us to have known and not only you but we will all miss his humor.
God Bless!!
Cecil, Pam and Robin Bond
April 26, 2010
Jacque,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family during this difficult time. Roy has gone to be with our heavenly father and he is no longer suffering.
Helen Kitts
Norma Thompson
Roanoke, VA
April 26, 2010
Jacque,
Our hearts are with you, and Aunt Lavonne has extra hugs from our family to share! We love you and are so sorry for your pain, but are thrilled that he is healed in Heaven.
Lots of love,
Meredith, Adam and Brody
Marty Sack
April 26, 2010
Jacque,
I was saddened when I received the news about Roy from Art. I have some vivid memories of that Merlefest weekend several (10?) years ago, when we met, listened to a lot of music, and of my inept fishing experience in your pond--things I will never forget.
As a very amateur rock hound, I was fascinated by Roy's extensive collections and his unique brand of humor. My deepest sympathy for your loss. A wonderful man and one-of-a-kind.
Marty Sack
Jim McCallum
April 26, 2010
Jacque,
We're so sorry to learn of your loss.........a loss to everyone who ever knew Roy. He brought a lot of sunshine into all of our lives and he'll be sorely missed. Yvonne and I are thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Jerry Smith
April 25, 2010
Jacque,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will surely miss Roy and will look forward to seeing you in June when we visit.
Mickey Hand
April 25, 2010
Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about Roy. He was such fun to work with and had untold wisdom and good advice which he was happy to share with me and others. Please know that you and the family are in my prayers.
Deryl Prevatte
April 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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