Melvin Hill

On December 14, 1935 God sent one of His angels, Melvin V. Hill, to Raymond and Katie Hill, to share His divine love with the world. On June 16, 2007 when Melvin’s work was completed, God called him home. Melvin was younger than his three siblings, the late Lillian Speight, the late William and the late Wilbert Hill. As a child Melvin attended church and Sunday school with his grandmother. He learned about the Lord at a very early age.Mel had many chores as a young boy but no matter how many he had to do he always did them well. Melvin graduated from Epps High School as an above average student. He had an eagerness to learn and experience new adventures in life. It was with that same enthusiasm that he decided to join the United States Army in January 1953 and was honorably discharged in April 1956.In the late 1950’s Melvin relocated to Baltimore, MD and met and married Elizabeth Harrison. Mel had a vibrant, outgoing personality and he loved people and people loved him. In the 1960’s Melvin decided to live it up a little and moved to the Big Apple. In 1976 he met and married Francena Taylor. Melvin lived in New York until 1995.Melvin was a man of many gifts and talents. He loved to play golf as well as bowl. In the bowling leagues he was known as “Skip.” In 1980Melvin gave his life to the Lord at the Presbyterian Church of St. Alban where he served as an elder for several years. He also initiated and obtained the first church van, which was used for its bowling league.Melvin owned and operated the “2H Club” in Queens, New York. In Baltimore, Melvin worked at Diplomat Tie and Neck Wear Company for many years. Pursing a different career, he was employed at Old Country Buffet for many years as a kitchen supervisor.In 1996, until his death, he spent his later years with his late fiancée Phyllis Andrews and her son, Tyrone Rogers. Here he had many of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren around him contentedly, whether it was going to the store or just hanging out. One of Melvin’s favorite sayings was, “God can hit a straight lick with a crooked stick.”He leaves to mourn: a daughter, Sandra Hill (and the late Rose Tunstall); four grandsons, Phillip Jr., Clifton, Vaughn and Tears; stepson, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Melvin Hill

December 14, 1935 - June 16, 2007