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Obituary For John Emory Hill, Sr.

Mr. John Emory Hill, Sr. 81, was born on Sunday, February 4, 1940 and departed this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Funeral service will be held at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Ave on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at Markham Memorial Gardens.

Masks are to be worn, social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. All acts of kindness are appreciated.

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home. The family will advise you where to send flowers.

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To Illawanette and family. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, John. As a fellow "Trogan" I wanted to share thoughts and memories of our time in Newport News and to let you know that I am here for you. Please feel free to reach out when you can. Elaine Coppedge Hyman, Durham, NC

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Dear Illa, my wife and I wish to extend to you and your family our condolences for your loss of John. I always enjoyed John presence at Aggie sports activities. I have and other Aggie have expressed how much we missed his attendance at games over the last few years. He was such a fun loving guy with a big smile and he was a dedicated Aggie. I know you will missed him but memories of the good times you spent together will keep him close and bring you peace. From Dr. Charles Lownes, Greensboro, NC

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Mrs. Hill and family, As an Aggie, we of the Durham community will miss John's devotion to the support of Dear ole A&T. John was a great leader for The Aggie Club and we will miss him. On behalf of many Aggies in Durham and Raleigh area we send our Love and Sympathy to the Hill family

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Mr Hill thank you being apart of my village as a child. Meant alot to me as I got older. Thank you for showing us young girls how to take care of a yard and garden. You will be missed. Much love Mitzi Flagler ( aka Mitzi Mickens)

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Mrs Hill, Jennifer and John, my prayers are with you today. I pray for strength and comfort for you. I know you will cherish the memories with Mr. Hill forever. I will miss the conversations about his flowers and how he remembered me for breakfast tickets. I thank God for having Known Mr. Hill. May he Rest In Peace. Minister Antoinettte Daye.

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So many memories shared, so much fun and laughter had. Good by old friend and mentor. RIP. To Illa and the family, may God's love be with you and keep you. Roger and Rita.

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We are sending our condolences to the Hill Family. Our prayers for God's mercy and grace during this time of your loss. Charles and Mary Baldwin

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Illa, JJ and Jennifer, You are never alone. God's love never forsakes us. Friends and family are wonderful, but nothing can take the place of God's love for you. Lil Byrd & Family

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Rick and Carletta

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I will miss you, Wink. Rest in heaven

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Illa, J.J. and Jennifer, may the peace of God comfort you during your hour of bereavement. Know that I am praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts! Love your cousin, Florice Gray-Lewis

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Illa, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I'm praying that God will sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. Rev. Dr. Deborah Long Burroughs

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Sending our words of peace comfort and love to the family.my mom shared some memories she and dad shared with you two many years ago. She(Lillian byrd) sends her love. Angelique Byrd Hargrove

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May God bless you Illa and your family! My condolences to all of you. Rest In Peace John Hill, Sr. From Phyllis Mickens and my children! Love to all of you!

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Dearest Hill Family, We are thinking of you constantly. May God continue to bless your family and provide strength when you need. We love you. The Henderson Family

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John Hill, you will be missed. I send heartfelt condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and comfort you now and in coming days. AAF Bro., Johnny H. Bonner.

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RIP

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Keeping you close in thoughts and praying that memories will bring you peace and comfort. Bruce & Dee Frost

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Rest in Peace Bro.John "Wink" Hill, Sr. Illa and Family, Maxine and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will continue to uplift you in prayer especially now. May your fond memories sustain you today and in coming days! Respectfully, The Fitts Family Maxine and David

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To my family, Illa (Poochie), J.J. and Jennifer my prays are with you. John (Wink) you will be missed. My condolences are with you all and always remember to look to the heavens from whence cometh your help, all your help comes from GOD. Love Kathy

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Uncle Wink! We will cherish the memories we had with you, may you Rest In Peace. Love Erica

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RIP my dear neighbor, you have weathered me and my kids through many storms. Thank you Mrs. Hill for lending us this good man. Love JoAnn, Candace and Jabryl

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I will always cherish the memories of the good times our families shared. I pray that God will surround each member of this wonderful family with His love and comfort them during this time. I will never forget John and how he and his VA friends enjoyed each others company. I know He and Rick are having a time in Heaven! My love, prayers and condolences go out to Illa and the family. Jackie Howell

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So many wonderful memories and much laughter. I pray for comfort and strength for Illawennette and their family. I saw so much love between them. He will be missed. Anna Jones, NCCU '67.

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To the Hill Family, Sending love and light to you in the transitioning of Mr. Hill. I always admired his beautiful rose garden which he managed so well. Prayers are with you. Tony and Kathy Williams, Neighbors

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RIP John,you were very inspirational to me in 1982, when I was on work-study.

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i am so sorry my prayers and sympathy are with ypu god bless you luv you glenda gordon.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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