Willie D. Hill

Born to Pete Hill and Irene Ruffin in Wilkes County, Georgia. Willie attended Washington Central High School and was drafted into the United States Army in 1960. During his assignment in the Army, Willie received a military decoration The Purple Heart, after being wounded in action. Willie obtained a career with Turner Broadcasting where he worked as a supervisor in outdoor advertising for 42 years. Willie was married to Mary Kate Culpepper- Hill, who was his best friend, confidant, and caretaker whom he shared a life with for more than 30 years. Willie cherished his children, Clyde Hill, Latrice Lowe, and Sherika Mincey (Marcus Mincey) Gina and his bonus children who he loved as his own, Rodney Woods, Timothy Woods (deceased), Gwen Woods-Evans (Joseph Evans) and Sanantonio Woods and a cherished niece, Safequah Hill. Willie also leaves behind three sisters, Irene, Eve, and Ann, fifteen grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Willie was the light of so many lives whom he touched for 79 years. Willie made an impression on everyone he met with his jovial personality and his infectious laugh. Willie's wife, Mary Hill adds that " her teddy bear, her best friend was the love of her life, protector and provider who will forever remain in her heart”.