Sterling Hill Sr.

Our beloved, Sterling Hill, was born June 22, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, to Erma L. and Patrick D. Hill. His life’s journey on earth has ended, but his eternal life has just begun. Sterling, 77, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on May 30, 2025. He was a member of Rockhill Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Virginia. He was educated in the Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1967. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served faithfully within the Military Police. For his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars and was a trained Marksman. After serving his country, Sterling remained dedicated through his membership and active involvement with the Military Retirees Club, Inc. He has served as Junior Vice Commander with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Arthur Williams Memorial Post), Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons, Inc. He was a Past Master of the Edward Jones Lodge #324; Past High Priest of Haggai #18, Prince Hall Affiliated, and Richmond Council #4 Royal Select Masters Prince Hall Affiliated. In March 2023, Brother Hill was elevated into the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Past Grand Master Council No. 14 of Richmond, Virginia. In November 2024, Sterling was initiated and elevated into the Patriarchy, the highest branch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, as a member of Patriarchy #6 of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sterling was a diehard Washington Commanders (Redskins) fan. He was employed with and retired from International Paper Company. Sterling was preceded in death by his parents, Erma and Patrick Hill, and devoted friend Lucy Watson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Sterling Hill, Jr; one grandson, Sterling Hill, III; one granddaughter, Jazelle King; special cousins, Delecia Abramson-Chamblee, Rita, Alicia and Chireda Cotman, Malinda Newman, Jacqueline Lee, and NeNe; Lucy Watson’s family — Joyce, Angela and Wendell “Fat Cat” who affectionately called Sterling “Pop Pop”; devoted friends, attentive and passionate caregivers, Theresa and Marvin DeWitt; all of the Masonic Lodge brothers, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and members of the Military Retirees Club; a host of family and friends. His memory and the impact he had on the lives of family, friends and his community will forever be cherished.

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Sterling Hill Sr.

June 22, 1947 - May 30, 2025