Eugene "Gene" Hill, Sr.

Mr. Eugene “Gene” Sink Hill, Sr., 87, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Davidson County on March 10, 1932 to the late Joe Allen Hill, Jr. and Edna Sink Hill.  Mr. Hill was a faithful member of Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem for 64 years.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Oasis Shrine Temple.  Mr. Hill was the owner/operator (along with multiple family members) of Hills Lexington Barbecue, Inc. in Winston-Salem for 68 years.  Gene was very devoted to his wife, family, and work.  He loved God and his country.  He was known for spending countless hours with his children and grandchildren at his home in Surry County riding trails and enjoying various outdoor activities.  Affectionately known as “Papa,” he was extremely proud of his 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death was his oldest daughter, Suzanne Hill Freeman.  Surviving is his loving wife of 67 years, Sue Clifton Hill; children, Sharon H. Schoderbek (Charlie), Brenda H. Mickey (Chris), Sandra H. Westmoreland (Phillip), and Eugene “Slugger” Sink Hill, Jr. (Sharon Wall); son-in-law, John P. Freeman; grandchildren, Jason Freeman (Kathleen), Stefanie Freeman, Kathryn Corn (Andrew), Jordan McMillian (Cody), Lauren M. Dudley (Jason), C. Lee Mickey (Kelli), Austin H. Westmoreland, Casey Elizabeth Hill, Jackson E. Hill, Peyton Hill, and Kennedy Hill; also surviving are seven great-grandchildren.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2020 at Augsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Wollner and Rev. Lori Carter officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Augsburg Lutheran Church, 845 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the family of Mr. Hill.