Deacon Theodore Hill Sr.

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. Romans 14:8 Theodore Hill, Sr. was born September 15, 1933, to the late Nannie Bell Hill and John Davis in Lumberton, NC. He departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Harborview Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magadlean Hill, of 62 years; two sisters, Louvenia Sinclair, Tessie Lee Lewis; a brother, Woodrow O. Hill; a daughter, Thesta Baxley; and a son, Reverend Sylvester Hill. He attended school in Lumberton, NC and was employed by the Public Schools of Robeson County as a custodian until he retired in 1995. He was considered by many as the “Great Philosopher” with his witty sayings. His love was doing mechanic work. He could fix most anything on an automobile and helped many through the years. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Floyd’s Temple #1 United Holy Church under the leadership of the late Elder Ida Floyd. He later joined Mt. Carmel Holiness Church where he served as a deacon. He loved Mt. Carmel and served there under the late Bishop D.H. McEachern, Elder James Haley, and his son, Vice Bishop T.J. Hill. He was proud of his children, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Adjinoria Tomlin (Sam) of Wilmington, NC, Linda J. Stith (David) of Richmond, VA; five sons, Theodore Hill, Jr., (Rena), Russell Hill (Peggy), both of Lumberton, NC, Christopher Hill (Jennifer) of Accokeek, MD; Vincent Young (Vonda) of Maxton, NC, and Thomas Brockington of Pembroke, NC; two sisters, Thelma L. Stocks of Lumberton, NC and Gloria Stephens of Chester, SC; two sisters-in-law, Betty McCrimmon of Red Springs, NC and Vinny McRae of Lumberton, NC; two brothers-in-law, Alexander McCrimmon of Lumberton, NC and Gregory Lewis of Chester, SC; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Deacon Theodore Hill Sr.

September 15, 1933 - January 27, 2024