Ronald L. Hill

Franklin, NC - Ronald L. Hill was born in Norwalk, Conn., May 9, 1923, the son of Roy and Ruby Dennis Hill.

He graduated from Norwalk High School where he was a percussionist in the band and orchestra. He was active in Boy Scouts and youth group of the Congregational Church where he was a member.

He enlisted in the Navy in January, 1941. After training, he was assigned to the Fleet Air Wing II in Pearl Harbor. He survived bombing and strafing when the Japanese attacked on December 7th. He served in the Flag Unit under Admirals Mitchner and Halsey.

His next assignment was the Carrier Air Craft service unit 54. From there he went to the V12 program at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania; he was assigned to the U.S.N. base on Saipan.

Returning to civilian life after the war he was purchasing agent at Reflecton Corp. He was recalled by the navy in the Korean War, serving in London, England in the Military Sea Transportation Service. After the conflict he was employed by Martin Marietta as a subcontract analyst and negotiator. He retired as assistant subcontract director.

He was married to Sylvia Spates for 52 years when she passed away in 1996. He is survived by two sons, Bruce and Craig; two grandsons; two granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. He married his second wife Peggy Hopkins in 1997.

Ron had been a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a member of the First Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years.

Memorial services will be held Monday, June 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Dr. John Foster officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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