LINDLEY HILL

HILL, Lindley Binford, age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roland Hill Sr. and Elizabeth Lanier Hill; a son, Lindley Binford Hill Jr.; a brother, William R. Hill Jr.; and a sister, Margaret Hill Sutherland. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Louise Woodward Hill; his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Hill Lumpkin and Walter Kevin Lumpkin; a grandson, Walter Kyle Lumpkin of Rockville, Va.; one sister, Elizabeth Anne Brauer of Hampton, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Hill grew up in the City of Richmond and was a 1940 graduate from Fork Union Military Academy and served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He attended Richmond Professional Institute (VCU) and later established National Service Company, a business in the television rentals, sales and repairs for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 361 for 46 years, where he served as Post Commander for many years and worked on sending boys to Boys State. Mr. Hill was a former Mason and Shriner for years and enjoyed being in the parades. He was a longtime member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church from his early childhood and was active in many capacities in the church. He will be remembered for his love of opera music, movies and his desire for cigars. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank all the good people at Lynmoore West for their great care and devotion.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.