CHARLES HILL

1927 - 2022

HILL Charles Monroe Hill Charlie was different things to many people, but all knew him as a kind, generous, and gregarious person. He had many talents and never met a stranger. Charlie, 94 years young at heart, died January 2, 2022. Born May 19, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Russell "Jake" and Alma Seward Hill. Charlie was predeceased by his brother Richard Hill and is survived by his wife June Hill and his sister Marilyn Moore. Charlie served his country in the US Navy in 1945-6 and was stationed on the Destroyer Escort USS Delong. Upon his return from the US Navy, he began civilian life as a carpenter by building a two-seater outhouse. When he heard about the cute new girl in town, he convinced his mother to go buy chickens from her mother. June Bainum was outside painting a bench when Charlie met the love of his life resulting in 73 years of marriage. The couple moved to the Washington, DC area in 1954 where they raised their two children Gary Hill (Bonnie) and Joyce Hill Malin (Robert). As a committed Seventh-day Adventist, he served on numerous committees and generously supported the needs of the church. He coached for the Capital Boys Club Softball organization and during retirement thought the best days included a round of golf. He always rooted for the Redskins and the Nationals. He especially liked the Comics in the Washington Post. He was an accomplished cartoonist and in his high school yearbook he was voted to be the next Al Capp. Charlie loved music and attended bluegrass festivals with his brother. He played the dulcimer and loved to sing and dance. Charlie and June were frequent campers in their travel trailer with their many friends. They traveled extensively on multiple continents including several mission trips. As a well-known azalea grower with a lush backyard to show for it, he had permission to take cuttings for propagation from the National Arboretum and his garden was on the local area garden tours. He was an enthusiastic photographer and was often the family shutterbug commemorating events large and small as well as amassing thousands of slides. During his extensive woodcarving hobby, he earned the nickname "Charlie Chips" and founded the Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Wood Carvers Association. He was a frequent attendee at Eastern Shore Waterfowl wood carving shows. Later in life, Charlie used his skill of wood working to make beautiful, intricate exotic wood boxes that he gifted to all his family members. Always having a hobby that kept him occupied, he turned his attention back to gardening; this time to growing tomatoes. He was a talented gardener and was known for his abundant crops; sharing much of his harvest with his senior community. He worked many years for Quality Hotels; first as a construction manager and then as Vice President of Operations. Everywhere he went, he made friends and was well loved. He was a proud grandfather to Jeremy Malin (Kristen), Jesse Malin (Hailey), Jameson Malin (Kedeshia), Alyx Hill, Michael Hill, and Lauren Hill (Jack). Grampa Charlie loved his six great grandchildren. Uncle Charlie was loved by many nieces and nephews and will be remembered by all for his enthusiasm for life, his contagious love of fun and his ability to bring a smile to everyone's face. A memorial service and an Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. A memorial service and an Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date.