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HILL RURAL HALL Alton M. Hill July 22, 1939 - Dec. 24, 2012 Mr. Alton M. Hill, age 73, of Rural Hall, passed away on December 24, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Hill was born on July 22, 1939 in Stokes county to the late Gabe Hill and Treva Kiser Hill. He worked at Wake Forest University for 37.5 years in administration and as a police chief. Mr. Hill was a dedicated husband and father who loved his family so dearly and never met a stranger, young or old, and made friends with all whom he met. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Cathy Hill of the home, one son Alton "Mickey" McKiver Hill, II (Sebrina) of Winston Salem, one daughter Allison Michelle Hill Duncan (Cathy) of Kernersville, five grandchildren Cara Leigh Duncan and Corbin Logan Duncan of Kernersville, Taylor Lee Hill, Alexander McKiver Hill, and Olivia Allison Hill of Winston Salem. He also leaves behind very special friends Ken Hartman, Ozzie Snyder, Marion Snyder, Brenda Allen, Roy Allen, Al Self, and Barbara Self. A funeral service for Mr. Hill will be conducted on Saturday December 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Huff Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at New Home United Methodist Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Home United Methodist Church at 3232 Smithtown Road, East Bend, NC 27018 or to the Forsyth Humane Society at 61 Miller Street, Winston Salem, NC 27104. Huff Funeral Home of East Bend is respectfully serving the Hill family. Online condolences may be made at www.hufffuneralhome.com.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Dec. 27, 2012.

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January 16, 2013

Such a special, sweet man. We will miss you, "Mr. Al". Love you, Cathy.

That's me!!!!!!

Caroline & Mackenzie Hinsdale

January 14, 2013

Dear Cathy,
I'm so sorry for your lose and just remember he's in a better place now and don't forget the Hinsdale's LOVE you
Love, Caroline, Mackenzie, Angie, Jeff and others!!!!

Liz and Jim Griffin

January 4, 2013

Cathy, so sorry for your loss.
I know he will be missed by all who
knew him.

Jim and Liz Griffin

January 4, 2013

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Patty ATwood

January 3, 2013

I, too, am glad that I knew and worked with Al. Such a nice man! My condolences to his family.

The Rev. Bob McGee

January 1, 2013

My heart is saddened because one of the great people of my 28 years at Wake forest is gone.I am a campus minister and Al had a spirit of kindness and hospitality that is rare. Knowing Al was a gift to all of us. My prayers are with you and all who grieve his passing.

David Carlson

December 30, 2012

My condolences to the family. I am glad that I knew Al, he always had a positive attitude with everyone around when I would see him in the housing office.

Phyllis Patterson Grubbs

December 29, 2012

Alton's Family, you have my prayers and sincere sympathy in his passing. I was in his graduating class of 1957 at Northwest High School and knew him to be a very kind and considerate classmate. All our class will miss him. God bless each of the family with His comfort and strength during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Cecile Family

December 29, 2012

We love you all, we are so sorry for your loss.

Allison Duncan

December 29, 2012

I really miss u daddy ?

Paul Tamer

December 29, 2012

Rest in Peace Al. You were always gracious to me and I learned a lot from you.

Judee Hill

December 28, 2012

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. He was such a wonderful man. I loved his constant smile. I just had no idea he was so ill. I know you are all hurting & I send you my deepest sympathy & prayers to hold you through this very trying time. He will be very missed. May you all have the blessings of the Lord.

Carolyn Gregory

December 28, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with the family.

Carolyn Madren

December 28, 2012

Cathy,
I was saddened and shocked to hear about Al's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. If there is anything that I can do for you in the days ahead please let me know. With deep sympathy, Carolyn Madren

Jason Jennings

December 28, 2012

Al, was one of the greastest men to have graced my life. He would always act as if we just seen each other yesterday. Cathy, Mickey, Sabrina if there is anything i can do for you please let me know...

Terry Sofley

December 28, 2012

For the bright smile that continues on still bringing a smile to my face when i think of you

GENE BYRD

December 28, 2012

TO THE FAMILY OF ALTON, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. HE WAS A FINE KID AND A FINE MAN. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY HIS CLASSMATES. ALL OUR WARM THOUGHTS AND LOVE GO TO YOU. GENE & LEE BYRD

Lisa Hopkins

December 28, 2012

Allison,
My prayers are with you and your family today and always.

Gale Newport

December 27, 2012

It was my good fortune to know Al when he worked at Wake Forest. He was a gentleman to all he met. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Mickey Hill

December 27, 2012

In loving memory of my wonderful father.I love you daddy.

Joann Sexton

December 27, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Veronica Gentry Hutchins

December 27, 2012

Love and prayers to all the family during this time of grief and loss! God Bless you and give you peace!

Kathy BUNN

December 27, 2012

Hill Family, Al's quick smile and the twinkle in his eyes will be missed. I remember when Al was Chief of Police at WFU. Blessings and prayers to the family.

Kathy

allison duncan

December 27, 2012

i miss u daddy~ i love u to the moon and back again!!!

allison duncan

December 27, 2012

my daddy , my hero, i love u and miss u so bad ~ u r the best daddy in the world~

Kevin Cox

December 27, 2012

Al was a fine man who always expressed much kindness and consideration to all he met. Anytime I think of Al, I recall his smile, handshake and warm greeting. I enjoyed getting to know him at Wake Forest.

Mickey Hill

December 27, 2012

We love you so much words can't describe.we will miss you deeply and you will never be forgotten.I know I will see you again some day.we love you dad.

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