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G. Hill Obituary
ASHEVILLE - Attorney G. Edison Hill passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 26.
Born in Chocowinity, North Carolina in 1925, he was the second son of the late Lizzie Ida Lewis Hill and Plum Irving Hill. He is survived by his wife and the mother of his children, Helen Troy Craft Hill; three children, Marcus Edison Hill (Donna Barnes), Michael Craft Hill (Ingrid), and Melissa Helen Hill (Steven Crell); and two grandchildren, Christopher Marcus Hill and Eliza Jade Hill Crell. He is also survived by three sisters, Dot Blount (Norman) of Richmond, Lea "Boots" Fields (Milton) of Rocky Mount, and Nicky Bruce of Greensboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He began his life on a tobacco farm, enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 18, and served his country in World War II in the South Pacific. He loved every day of his more than fifty years of practicing law. His empathy and sincere efforts to help others inspired all those lucky enough to be around him. His dedication to the Democratic Party was a lifelong passion. He was the longest serving and most esteemed member of the Historic Asheville Toastmasters Club of which he was a member for over 60 years. He found a way to smile every day. He had a joke for everyone but never a complaint. His courage and determination to live life his own way will be remembered by all who knew him.
In a final act of generosity, he donated his body to UNC Hospital for education and research. His spirit lives on in all the people he touched.
Please join his family to smile and celebrate his beautiful life at his home in Asheville from 4 until 11 p.m. on Saturday, December 1.
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George Couch
December 1, 2012
What a great person always smiling with his joke of the day. He made you happy and ready to pass it to the next person. He was the strongest Democrat that made you proud that he was on our side. Our sympathies go out to his family and his numerous friends as the
entire community will suffer his loss.
Jim Robinson
December 1, 2012
My most heartfelt condolences to Mr. Hill's friends and loved ones. His beautifully written obituary couldn't be more true; he was a generous, compassionate man, with a contagious smile for everyone. Because of him I've viewed mashed potatoes and fish in a completely different light since I met him in 1994.
Martha Allison-McFalls
November 30, 2012
It was my good fortune to work in his law office for a total of seven years in the late sixties and early seventies. What a brilliant, happy person to work with - one who was so very proud of his wife and children! Such a kind, gentle soul who would have been a millionaire many times over had he not chosen to share his knowledge and expertise with those less fortunate - often for free and always at a fraction of the value. My pleasure to have remained friends long after I was his employee. Thoughts and prayers with Helen and the family.
Pam Harris, Nationwide Ins
November 30, 2012
Our office had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Mr. Hill on just one occasion. He stopped in to use the phone and stayed for 2 hours telling such wonderfully, entertaining stories. There isn't a week that goes by we don't mention Mr. Hill's visit and what a cheerful man he was. He was truly a wonderful man. May God comfort you during this time of loss. I know he will be missed by many.
November 30, 2012
So sorry to hear the loss of Mr Hill he was a kind man he helped us few times an oh the stories he would sit in the office an tell to you bout the younger days an keep you laughing was always so happy an never once did he ever seem to regret a day in life he would tell you about may GOD Bless his family an give them comfort an strength during this time of sorry.
THE WRIGHT FAMILY
Elizabeth Brown Stebbins
November 30, 2012
After learning of the passing of G. Edison Hill, a man that was so dear to me, I began to think of all he taught me in the time I was employed in his law office in Asheville, NC...he taught me how to be the woman I am today... confident, strong, focused, and determined. I cannot find the words to express the gratitude for his gentle love and guidance. I will forever be indebted to him. Until we meet again...I love you Garland Edison Hill. Thanks for the joy and laughter!!!
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