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William Hill Obituary
He was born, March 31, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, William Henry Hill Sr. and Margaret Cunningham Hill.
Butch was a Sergeant Tech 5 in the US Army.
He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and served two tours in Vietnam.
He was awarded 2 purple hearts, a silver star, and a bronze star.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Deborah Self Hill; sons, Eddie Michalak (Patsy) of Lexington, Jeffery Hill; stepsons, Buddy Clark, Jeremy Clark (Mary Anne); sisters, Judie Saine (Carl Jr.), Elaine Howe (O'Neal), Bonnie Jenkins, Kathy Hill (Brenda Smith); 11 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Butch loved his family very much.
A funeral service, officiated by Pastor David MacEachern, will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.
Interment will be in Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 2200 Auten Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054 (note Crisis Ministries on memo line) or Union Grove Baptist Church, 2295 Union Grove Rd., Lexington, NC 27295 (note Helping Hands on memo line).
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hill
Patti Carson McClain
September 13, 2017
Debby,
You and your family are in our prayers at this very sad time. May you find strength in knowing God is always with you for you to lean on. ❤
Judy Daniels
September 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss!!
Sheila Gamble Ingle
September 12, 2017
Thinking of all of you. Deepest sympathy.
Sheila and Jeff
Susan Robinson
September 11, 2017
Judie, Bonnie, Elaine and Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories of happier times give you comfort and peace. Love you all and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Lyle
September 11, 2017
So sorry Debbie and family for this tremendous loss.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony Arn
September 11, 2017
It was an honor to know Mr Hill and to care for him, a wonderful man who served his country and was a man of God. Prayers to the entire family in this time of loss and sorrow, May the Lord hold you close and comfort you.
Dr Anthony Arn- Caromont Heart
Robert Huffman
September 11, 2017
I'm Very Sorry for Your Loss and I will keep Your Family in my Prayers.
Jeff Meeks
September 11, 2017
God's Peace
Mary Sellers
September 11, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Louise Gillespie
September 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your lost.
Jill Hinson
September 11, 2017
I will never forget you, your mad cooking skills (onions, tomatoes, vinegar were my favorite), and your love for the outdoors. You will be missed.
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