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Melvin T. Hill NORFOLK - Melvin T. "Pete" Hill, 59, of the 2400 block of Kennon Ave., went to eternal rest in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Oct. 6, 2010. He was born in Sept. 3, 1951, to the late Johnny Hill and Dorothy Hill in Tarboro, N.C. He was educated in the Chesapeake school system and graduated from Crestwood High School. He was employed by Metro Machine Corp. in Norfolk for more than 18 years as a marine pipefitter. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 37 years, Virginia B. Hill; two daughters, Zelda Brown (Orlando) and Precious Hill. He is also survived by three loving granddaughters, Tiese, Trinity and LaKerah; one sister, Subina Hardee (John); two brothers, Cleaverson Hill (Pinky), Stephen Hill (Brenda) and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at noon Monday at St. Mark RZUA, the Rev. Ben Thomas, pastor. Interment will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family and friends will assemble at 11 a.m. at the home. Services are being handled by Riddick Funeral Services, Norfolk.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 9, 2010.

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Sherry Long (Armstrong)

October 25, 2010

I am very saddened to hear about your loss. We will all miss Melvin very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!!!

October 12, 2010

Our hearts were sadden to hear about the passing of Melvin and wanted you to know we are yet still praying for you and your family.

Preston & Connie Davis
Metro Machine Shipyard Family

Becky & Larry Bond

October 11, 2010

We were sorry to hear about Pete. Our prayers are with you.

Linda Bright-Skinner

October 11, 2010

We send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of Pete. May God bless all of you. Your old neighbors "The Bright Family."

William, Larry, Marva, Linda, Alberta, Stevie, and Sandra Bright

Jean Chappell-bridges

October 10, 2010

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories after the sorrow has passed, and you can take comfort in knowing you have a gaurdian angel in heaven watching over you and your family. Melvinia, Lulu, Ramona, & Jean

Angie & Junie Roberts

October 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Hitchman Williams

October 9, 2010

Peace and Blessings go out to the Hill and Brown family (my 2nd family) I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

clayton parson

October 9, 2010

Thoughts and Prayers are with you,and GOD be withyou in your time of grief.

Shirl &Ramon Jones

October 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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