09/16/20 - NNHS Newsletter - Burton Hill
Burton Page Hill Newport News High School Class of February 1943 |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have
still more sad news today.
Burton Hill, Class of
February 1943,
passed away in Newport
News at the age of 95.
From the Daily Press - 09/16/20:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Burton Page
Hill is at rest and has found peace after a lifetime of devotion and
accomplishment. Burton was a devoted husband to his wife, Charlotte Walker
Hill. He was also a father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Burton was born on July 20, 1925, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late Ella Scull and William Glover Hill. He attended Newport News High School and, upon graduating, enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp – where he qualified as a pilot, navigator and bombardier – and served in the Pacific theatre through the end of World War II. After flying over 30 missions with the 19th Bombardment Group, he was honorably discharged with several medals of honor - including the Distinguished Flying Cross - and solidified his place in "the Greatest Generation". On the GI bill, he enrolled at the College of William and Mary and graduated in 1952 with degrees in business and economics. While attending W&M, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Walker Hill, who he married in August of 1953. |
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Burton started a thirty-two year career at Newport News Shipbuilding and its
subsidiary, Newport News Reactor Services. In support of Admiral Hyman
Rickover's nuclear land-based reactors, Burton was transferred to facilities in
Idaho Falls, Idaho, and later Ballston's Spa, New York, where he established
friendships in both areas. After five years, Burton's career brought him back to
Newport News. He decided to take early retirement from NNS in 1984 to start a
second career as manager and treasurer at Newport News Shipbuilding Employees'
Credit Union (now Bayport Credit Union). After many milestones at the credit
union and establishing enduring bonds of friendship with present and retired
employees and board members, Burton retired as manager and Chief Financial
Officer after ten years of service in 1994, remaining on the Board of Directors
until 2014. Serving his community was one of Burton's passions and he served on
the boards of numerous civic associations including the YMCA, SPCA and the
Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center. Additionally, he was a long-standing
member of the James River Country Club and the Hampton Roads German Club.
He also served as a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church and was an
advocate for International Cooperating Ministries. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Walker Hill; his parents, Ella S. and William G. Hill; his brothers, William and Wesley; and his sisters, Mildred and Ella. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Page Hill of Yorktown, Virginia, and his faithful companion, his golden retriever, Rockie. Burton is also survived by his nephews, Frank, Richard, William, John, David, Stuart, Barry, Thomas and Douglas; his niece, Diane; his cousins, Ward R. Scull and Mary H. Gleason; and extended family as well as countless neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Burton was a leader and inspired lifelong bonds of friendship in those who knew
him. He was once memorialized by a fellow board member as "the most ethical man
I ever knew". May he always be remembered with the same respect, loyalty,
dignity, humor, and affection that he effortlessly shared with the world.
A service celebrating Burton's life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
September 18, at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church with a reception immediately
following. All guests are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing
at both events. A private burial will take place at a later date. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Glenn Ross and the nursing staff at The Hamilton/York Convalescent Center for their compassion and care. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press on September 16,
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to Mr. Hill's family and friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Onward Christian Soldiers
Words by Sabine
Baring Gould in Church Times, 1865
Music (St. Gertrude) by Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871
Onward Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banner go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
2. At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundation quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise!
Chorus:
3. Like a mighty army
Moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Chorus:
4. Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and Honor,
Unto Christ the King;
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing.
Chorus:
"Onward Christian Soldiers" midi and lyrics courtesy of
http://ingeb.org/spiritua/onwardch.html - 04/16/07Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04