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WALTER HILL Obituary
Mr. Walter Henry Hill age 62, departed this life on December 25, 2015 at the Broward Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Hill was born in Charlotte, NC on March 10, 1953 to Dr. Mildred Hill-Lubin and the late Walter H. Hill, Sr. A graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School with honors. He attended Moorehouse in Atlanta, GA. He received a BS degree in Business Administration from Florida International University, Miami, FL.
Walter had an entrepreneurial spirit and was the first black sales clerk in the Men's department at old Maas Brothers in Gainesville, FL. Walter was also in financial services, he also served as a financial officer at the Fountain Church. While living in Gainesville, he was a member of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church and attended bible study weekly.
Mr. Hill is survived by: the love of his life his wife Dr. Madlene Sawyer, Nassau Bahamas/Weston, FL. devoted and adoring son Miles Gordon Sawyer-Hill (Ashlely), Weston, FL. A loving mother Dr. Mildred Hill-Lubin, beloved brother Robert T. Hill, both of Gainesville, FL, one newly arrived grandson Dalton Grey Sawyer-Hill, Weston, FL. Numerous other relatives who will miss Walter's jovial companionship.
Funeral services for Mr. Hill are Saturday Jan. 2, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 2401 S.W. 64th Ave Davie, FL 33317 Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.
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rich durland
January 7, 2016
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. Although I had lost touch over the years. Walter and I were very good friends in the past. I am shocked and saddened by this news.
Shirl Lunn-Roker
January 6, 2016
Dr. Sawyer and Miles My Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time.
Cynthia Strickland
January 5, 2016
May God continue to Bless you and your family.
claudia maryland
January 5, 2016
Mildred, your loss is shared by so many of us who care. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal but love leaves a memory that no one can steal."
Claudia and Kimala
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January 4, 2016
"I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THERE IS ONE WHO CAN COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME AND THAT IS GOD PSALMS 29:11
Douglas Tedards
January 3, 2016
Mildred, I was searching for your email address and found this notice of your son's passing on Christmas. My deepest sympathies. He was 10 years younger than I. Too soon! Would love to correspond. I taught with you at Paine College. Email: [email protected]
Preston Hill
January 1, 2016
Madeline, Aunt Mildred, Miles, Let me convey my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Walt. May your tears of pain turn to joy remembering the times you shared with Walt. Rest in peace my brother. Yours in Christ, Preston, Tammy and Moriah Hill. Charlotte NC
Verdell Robinson
December 31, 2015
Mildred; I am saddened to hear of the passing of your son Walter. I pray your strength during this time.
Wendell & Wanda Hill
December 31, 2015
Mildred & Miles
Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead
Melanie Barr
December 31, 2015
I am so sorry to read about Walter's passing. I remember meeting him at the Pleasant Street Historic Society's banquet a few years ago. The Historic Society extends our deepest condolences to his family at the loss of their son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
DORSEY FAMILY
December 31, 2015
HEARTFELT
Karren Pope-Onwukwe
December 30, 2015
Madeline and Aunt Mildted, please accept my condolences. My memories of Walt are full of laughter, I will always remember him with a smile. Love, Karren
Priscilla Anderson
December 30, 2015
Mildred, I am sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy.
Priscilla Anderson.
zack hill
December 30, 2015
Aunt Mildred may Walter rest in peace. Also, now he is in the hands of the MOST HIGH and all is well.... PEACE&LOVE..... with love ZACK and Family....
Bernard McCauley Laney Class of 71
December 30, 2015
May God Bless The Family in This Time of Loss
Vera Lamb-Butler
December 30, 2015
2 Corinthians 5:6-8 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
You have my deepest sympathy,
Vera
Vera Butler
December 30, 2015
2 Corinthians 5:6-8 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home South
December 30, 2015
Forest Lawn South would like to express our deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens South Staff
Hazel Sullivan Striggles
December 29, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dianne Garrett KIMBLE
December 29, 2015
Walter, your sisters and brothers of Lucy Craft Laney High School Class of 1971 Wildcats will miss your smile and cooky humour.
Dianne Garrett KIMBLE
December 29, 2015
Walter, your sisters and brothers of Lucy Craft Laney High School Class of 1971 Wildcats will miss your smile and cooky humour.
Johnny Nimes
December 29, 2015
May the peace of God be with you my friend.
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