Windfred Hill

WINDFRED HILL, the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Summers and John Wesley Hill, was born on April 14, 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland. From that union was born John Orlander Hill, Geneva Hill, Thelma Robinson, Miranda Hill and Windfred being the youngest of five children. He departed this life to receive God’s reward on April 6, 2006 after battling a lengthy illness. Windfred received his education from Baltimore City public schools and graduated from Dunbar High School. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Navy in 1942 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. Windfred began his career at Montgomery Ward located on Monroe Street in Baltimore as a laborer in the Building Operating Department. Later, after leaving the United States Navy, he returned to Montgomery Ward in 1946 to do the Paper Bailing activity and progressed to the position as a fireman in 1955. There he worked as an assistant engineer in the boiler room and was known for walking to work each day for thirty-nine years until his retirement in 1982. While living on Edmondson Avenue in Baltimore, he met a fine young woman named Marjorie, who lived next door. Always the gentleman, Windfred became a good friend and listener. They both enjoyed going to several places and each other's company. Marjorie eventually became the love of his life, and from that union was born Ursula Hill Conner. Later, Windfred and Marjorie married on February 13, 1985. “Mr. Windfred,” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was the man who would walk anywhere, whether it was raining, snowing, sleeting or shining. He loved to watch Westerns and was known to have several sayings such as: “Yes in dee dee due,” “How we doing there,” “And that’s the basis of that,” “That’s the ticket,” “Ski Boo” (especially when dancing), “This is my program,” “What ‘cha know good,” “How you doing, course or fine,” “How you doing, pretty or good,” and “Here comes the doctor” (referring to his wife Marjorie). Windfred was a sweet, humble, kind and gentle man whose laughter and attitude regarding life encouraged all around him. He was full of life and enjoyed talking to people everywhere he would go. He was also known for getting up very early in the morning, preparing meals for his wife, sharing stories, never having a complaint, always walking, staying busy, having lots of laughs, good times and giving wisdom to those whom he met. He loved people and all who knew him, loved him and felt he was a good “buddy” to have around. He was also a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, under the direction of the former pastor Reverend Allen. It was in 1985, he would regularly attend Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church with wife Marjorie until his health prevented him from attending. Windfred Hill leaves the following to carry on his legacy: his beloved and loving wife, Marjorie Roberts Hill; daughter, Ursula Hill Conner; blended family, William Roberts, II (Janice), Nevitt Roberts (Madeline), La-Fathia Roberts Brown, Clifton Roberts (Deborah); sister, Miranda Hill; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, 4 nephews, 3 nieces, 9 great-nephews, 11 great-nieces, 4 great-great-nephews, 6 great-great nieces, 2 brothers-in-law, a goddaughter, a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by brother, John Orlander Hill; sisters, Geneva Hill and Thelma Robinson.

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Windfred Hill

April 14, 1917 - April 6, 2006