Fred A. Hill Sr.

Once more a rose has been gently removed from our family’s garden. FRED ANDERSON HILL, SR., affectionately known as “Andy”, was the sixth child born to the late James Monroe and Anniebell (Cunningham) Hill on September 141 19291 in Union, South Carolina. Fred gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He worshiped at St. John Methodist AME Church along with his mother and siblings. Fred began his education in Baltimore, MD and then continued his education in Detroit, MI. He also took law enforcement classes at the University of Maryland. Not long after graduating from high school, Fred enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. While serving in the Marine Corps, he received many rankings and awards. His most substantial award was receiving the purple heart while serving in the Korean War. Fred served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps before he was honorably discharged. Shortly after his discharge, he met and married the woman of his dreams, Shirley Onida Palmer Hill. They joined in holy matrimony on February 22, 1958. Together they were the proud parents of three boys and three girls. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Fred had many jobs after his honorable discharge. He went on to become a longshoreman at Port of Baltimore. After a short time there, he became a part of the Baltimore Harbor Police force where he served for 15 years before retiring. Fred began his entrepreneurship journey where he was the proud owner of the Lormanhouse, and the historical 19th Hole for over 50 years. He also owned and managed several other businesses and property throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Though Fred held many positions, the most important position he held was PATRIARCH of his growing family. Fred was a hardworking, kind and giving man. He would lend a helping hand to those in need and did not expect anything in return. He was a precious gem that shined on those he met. His presence will truly be missed. After a short illness, the Lord called Fred (Andy) home from his labor early Saturday, January 13, 2024. Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley Onida Palmer Hill. He leaves his precious memories to be shared by: his three sons, Lamont L. Hill (Nyoka), Fred A. Hill Jr. (Doris) and Eric V. Hill (Jewel) all of Baltimore; three daughters, Lesia A. Hill (Baltimore), Sheila R. Hill (Baltimore), and Karen L. Hill-Burke (Tony), White Plains, MD; two brothers, Bennie Hill (Dorothy) and Dennis Hill (Candace) (both of Baltimore); fifteen grandchildren, Ontay Hill, Ericka Muempfer, Shari Freeman, Tiffany Hill, Octavious Hill, Eric Hill II, Brandice Bradely, Bryant Hill, Fred A. Hill III, Brandon Hill-Rodgers, Ashley McRae, Chelsie Hill, JaNee’ Hill-Stringfield, Lukas Hill and Tiffany Johnson; eighteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. “

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Fred A. Hill Sr.

September 14, 1929 - January 13, 2024