ROCKINGHAM — While surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, Charles Edward Hill left his earthly home and went to his heavenly home.
Charles has been a longtime resident of Rockingham.
He was born in Claiborne County on Sept. 24, 1935, to Dan Hill and Alpha Skaggs Hill of New Tazewell, Tennessee.
He grew up in New Tazewell and attended Claiborne County High School and Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He owned and operated Hill Auto Sales, serving the Rockingham community with integrity for more than 30 years. He served and enjoyed being a member of the Rockingham Lions Club and Rockingham Historical Society. He was a faithful member of Roberdel Baptist Church, as long as his health permitted, serving as a Sunday school teacher and on the deacon board for many years.
He enjoyed 64 years of marriage with his loving wife, Carlene Warner Hill, whom he married on Aug. 25, 1957. They both always put God and family as their greatest priority.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Ann Hill; brothers, Roger Hill and John Paul Hill; and grandson, Michael Kirkley.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Carlene W. Hill; as well as their children, Daniel F. Hill (Cathy) of Raleigh, Carla H. Potter (Phil) of Shallotte, Rebecca H. Kirkley (Mike) of Hamlet, Paul B. Hill (Barbara) of Statesville, and the daughter he chose, Jodi W. Burgess (Joe) of Clemmons.
Also left to cherish his memories are his eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy and always brought him joy when he knew they were coming to see him. Grandchildren are Drew Hill (Steph) of Charlotte, Ryan Hill (Cadi) of Raleigh, Hollie B. Mason (Kyle) of Winston-Salem, Heidi Bass of Asheville, Jill Conner (Dustin) of Calgary, Canada, Brent Kirkley of Southern Pines, Paula Hill of Charlotte, and Mindy H. Abernethy (Marcus) of Clemmons. Great-grandchildren are Ella Mason, Kirk Conner, Jane Conner, Willa Abernethy, and Tommy Hill.
Also surviving are three brothers, Bill Hill (Lynne), Lee Dan Hill (Judi), and David Hill (Barbara), all of Tennessee, in addition to many nieces and nephews.
He was a faithful and loving husband, father, Papa, and friend to all he met. His quick wit, humor and smile always left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Charles always enjoyed seeing people smile and sharing a humorous story with those he came in contact with.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Roberdel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Billy Dennis and the Rev. Ernie Walters officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the sanctuary of Roberdel Baptist Church from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery.
To allow everyone to help us safely honor our Dad and to respect all comfort levels, we respectfully ask that all attending the service in-person and attending the visitation please wear a mask. The service will be live-streamed on the Roberdel Baptist Facebook page for those who are unable to join or choose not to wear a mask.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to his primary caregivers, Brooke and Seth with Richmond County Hospice. A special thanks also to Sallie Culley, a dear friend who we all consider family and our Dad’s caregiver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379; or Roberdel Baptist Church, 1118 Richmond Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Hill family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com
